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#1
11-22-2010, 11:37 PM
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Cattleya purpurata var. carnea
I have just flowered this white with colour in lip, perfumed beauty in Townsville, Australia. I have 3 questions,
1. Where does the word "purpurata" come from? and, 2. What does the word "purpurata" mean? and, 3. What does "carnea" mean? Thanks. 
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#2
11-29-2010, 04:36 PM
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purpurata carnea
Hi,
I probably shouldn't say this but I will. If I were you I would e mail Ron Mc Hatton at AOS headquarters for a really good interpretation of what the words mean in relation to the orchid in question. Or you could Google each word and make your own determination. And incidentally you have a very nice flower.  Andy
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Lovely bloom, indeed. Wish we had scratch and sniff!
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#5
Today, 10:50 AM
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I believe purpurata means purple in color, probably referring to the lip color of the type flower. Carnea means flesh/ colored.
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