Orchid Lessons by Naresh Swami – Awn.

A bristle-like extension, at the apex (tip) of leaves, floral bracts, sepals and petals is termed an awn. This characteristic is very prominent in the Poaceae (Grass) family, however, many orchid plants also have this unique feature. 

Presented below is a Bulbophyllum sp.

Bulbophyllum sp.
Bulbophyllum sp.

Post 06 – 01/September/2020