Re: [Aroid-l] Hybrids/orchids/Don

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From : 	<don7T1@webtv.net>

Reply-To : 	Discussion of aroids <aroid-l@gizmoworks.com>
Sent : 	Saturday, February 24, 2007 7:45 PM
To : 	aroid-l@gizmoworks.com (Discussion of aroids)
Subject : 	Re: [Aroid-l] Hybrids?

Don,

Orchids present a special case. It is thought that IN THE WILD they are

generally kept as 'pure species' by the different odors they produce, and

the different times of day/night that these odors are produced, this

attracts different pollinators which are thought to only be attracted to

THAT particular species/genus of orchid. When man puts his 'grubby little

fingers' into the picture wielding a moist camel hair brush, it circumvents

nature, and hybrids, which VERY rarely MIGHT be seen in nature, are

produced.

Good Growing

Julius

Julius thanks for the clarification (the ass and the horse) == a mule,

however I also think of orchids where 4 distinct species will cross and
produce viable seed.              Cattleya+laliea+brassovola+epidendrum
Don Hudson

Have A Great Day !!! TakeCare...

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