learning to identify orchids by stem and leaf
 

I'm trying to educate myself as a new orchid lover, and one thing I was
wondering was if anyone can post a link to sites which aid in orchid
identification. I found some goos drawings at a Nova Scotia site
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation...S/osnsfaq.html
but would really appreciate being able to look at pictures of orchid
plants with their species name. Most pictures (of course) tend to focus
on flowers. I'm trying to learn to pick out the basics when I see
plants that are not in bloom.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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Chuck 2.0
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Diversity is Fragile and must be Cultivated

One suggestion is to not put much faith in identification based upon
vegetative growth.

You ***might*** get a good guess on the genus, or at least the "type," but
not on the particular species.

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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
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"Chuck 2.0" wrote in message
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I'm trying to educate myself as a new orchid lover, and one thing I was
wondering was if anyone can post a link to sites which aid in orchid
identification. I found some goos drawings at a Nova Scotia site
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation...S/osnsfaq.html
but would really appreciate being able to look at pictures of orchid
plants with their species name. Most pictures (of course) tend to focus on
flowers. I'm trying to learn to pick out the basics when I see plants that
are not in bloom.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
--
Chuck 2.0
****

Diversity is Fragile and must be Cultivated

Chuck,
Here is one interesting page that gives some basic info on this subject
http://www.orchidlady.com/encycloped...wth_types.html
Best,
Joanna

"Chuck 2.0" wrote in message
news:sds%c.284732$Oi.84202@fed1read04...
I'm trying to educate myself as a new orchid lover, and one thing I was
wondering was if anyone can post a link to sites which aid in orchid
identification. I found some goos drawings at a Nova Scotia site
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation...S/osnsfaq.html
but would really appreciate being able to look at pictures of orchid
plants with their species name. Most pictures (of course) tend to focus
on flowers. I'm trying to learn to pick out the basics when I see
plants that are not in bloom.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
--
Chuck 2.0
****

Diversity is Fragile and must be Cultivated