Probably a silly question....re: the parvisapalum group

[Heather]

If parvi in Latin means "small" why does the parvisapalum alliance have the largest pouches? Is it the sepals they're referring too? (I know, this is probably obvious but I'm trying to work on understanding my Latin better today.)

 

[Eric Muehlbauer]

Heather- "Parvisepalum" means "small sepals"....which they have. The dorsal and synsepal are very small in proportion to the petals and pouch....hence, parvisepalum. Take care, Eric

 

[Heather]

Okay, that's what I was thinking....thanks Eric!

 

[NYEric]

"So tempting, must refrain from making joke..."

 

[biothanasis]

"So tempting, must refrain from making joke..."

You are unbelievable and superb...!!!

 

[Jim Toomey]

oh go on and say it!

 

[NYEric]

No way! All I need is red-headed fists of fury raining down!