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Lepanthes rutrum

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Forrest, Dec 28, 2008.

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  1. Dec 28, 2008 #1
    Forrest

    Forrest Really Neat

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    Named for the shape of the leaf.
    Lepanthes rutrum.jpg
     
  2. Dec 28, 2008 #2
    This_guy_Bri

    This_guy_Bri weirdo

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    would you be so kind as to translate 'rutrum' for me?
    it kinda sounds like something scooby doo would say....
     
  3. Dec 28, 2008 #3
    Forrest

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    :) It does!

    Well, I am taking someone elses word on this one as my Latin is a lot fuzzy, but I believe it means "spade"
     
  4. Dec 28, 2008 #4
    Doc Elly

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    Cute! You gotta love those Lepanthes.
     
  5. Dec 28, 2008 #5
    DawnC

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    Very cool!