October 7, 2009 Paphiopedilum helenae 'Gewurztraminer' species AM 85 Exhibited by Dave Sorokowsky   Measurements in cm.  Ns  3.5  nsv  4.8  Dsw  2.1  dsl  3.6  Pw  0.7  pl  3.2  Lsw  1.7  lsl  2.4  Lipw  1.6  lipl  2.6  # flwrs 2  # buds 0  # infl 2  Description: Two charming flowers on two diminutive inflorescences; dorsal sepal chartreuse with chestnut stripes basally; synsepal ivory; forward swept petals chartreuse suffused with chestnut; pouch chartreuse heavily overlaid with chestnut; substance firm; texture glossy.

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