07-23-2008, 05:14 PM
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Peloric happens when there is some kind of genetic mutation in the flowers. If you look close on the two petals with the yelow in the middle there are actually raised tags there. This is a genetic "defect" if you will. I think it is very beautiful though. Some pelorics can form more than one lip even. Here are some links for you: Peloric Orchids Napa Valley Orchids - Picture of peloric Orchids Cell Research - Abstract of article: Transcription analysis of peloric mutants of Phalaenopsis orchids derived from tissue culture peloric - Google Image Search |