328 ORCHIDS. 
distorted, and show more plainly, perhaps, than those of 
any other species the peculiar character of the genus. 
The lip is twisted obliquely, and, being uppermost, projects 
above the column. Introduced from Mexico in 1842. 
Botanical Register, 1843, t. 33. 
Var. eburneum is a much superior plant, with similarly- 
shaped flowers. These are 3in. to 4in. in diameter, very 
fragrant, and of a uniform creamy white. Few Orchids are 
more effective than a _ well-flowered specimen of this 
variety. Syn. MZ. Williamsiz. 
Var. punctatum has white flowers, the sepals and petals 
of which are profusely spotted with red on the inner side. 
M. pardinum.—A very handsome species, with stem-like 
pseudo-bulbs 4in. to 7in. in height, and dark green, lanceo- 
late, striated leaves. The scapes are over 1ft. long, with 
the numerous flowers crowded on the upper half. The 
sepals and petals are ovate and pointed, spreading at 
the base, but with the tips converging upwards. The 
lip is three-lobed, the side lobes being smaller and re- 
flexed; like the other parts of the flower, it is of a bright 
yellow, marked with brownish-crimson spots. This curious 
and rare plant is a native of Mexico, and was introduced 
in 1837. It flowers during July and August. 
Plate; Botanical Magazine, t. 3900. 
Var. unicolor resembles the type in habit and form of 
flower, but the flowers are of a deep lemon-yellow and 
unspotted. 
Botanical Magazine, t. 3879. 
