terminology overload

[storm143]

This may be covered elsewhere, but so far I haven't seen it. As I am browsing different threads, I've come across several terms I've seen mentioned that I have no clue as to what they mean. Pseudo bulbs, for example. Is there a beginner's glossary somewhere to help one get familiar with the terminology so I actually understand what everyone is saying?

[Anton]

Storm I am sure Fred would have one tucked away in his repository somewhere.

Pseudo bulbs are generally on plants such as Cymbidiums, Coelogyne, iwangaara and Odontoglossums etc. They are the bulbous thingies at the base of the leaves.

It is NOT a true bulb as such because it sits above ground, and is a swelling containing food, nutrients and water for the leaves and flowers, hence the term "pseudo bulb". True bulbs live underground.

Hope this helps.

[mayres]

There are quite a number of good orchid terminology glossaries on the internet. Try this one! http://orchidlady.com/pages/orchidGarden/glossary.html

[fred]

this link will show you the pseudobulbs you will see the bulbs then the base of the leaves

http://www.orchidgeeks.com/forum/gen...home-page.html

[storm143]

thanks for the links! As I understand the definition, I have a few plants that do have pseudo bulbs (stil trying to find out what I have- pics coming shortly)