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Pliolidota. From pholis, a spot, and ous, an ear. 



Fhymatochilus, -a, -um. Having a swelling on the lip. 



Physosiphon. From phusa^ an inflated bladder, and siphon^ 

 a tube. 



Physurus. Refers to the peculiarly inflated spur of the 

 flower. 



Picturatus, -a, -um. Variegated. 



Pictus, -a, -um. Painted. 



Pierardii. In memory of the botanical traveler, M. Pierard, 

 who discovered Dendrobium Pierardii. 



Pilcheri. Complimentary to Mr. Pilcher, gardener to S. 

 Rucker, of Wordsworth, 



Pilumna. From pilion, a cap. 



Pinelli. In honor of Mr. Pinel, of Brazil, an introducer of 

 some fine Orchids. 



Planiceps. With flat or even head without protuberances ; 

 applied to the flower. 



Plantagineus, -a, -um. Resembling a plantain (Plantago). 



Planus, -a, -um. Level ; without protuberances. 



Platyodon. Broad-toothed. 



Pleione. The name of a mythological sea-nymph. 



Pleurothallis. From pleura, the side, and thallo, to bloom. 



Plicatilis, -e. Folded. 



Plicatus, -a, -um. Folded or rolled together. 



Polyanthus, -a, -um. Many-flowered. 



Polybulbon. Having many bulbs. 



Polychilus. Yrvmpolus, many, and cheilos, a lip. 



Polycycnis. From polus, many, and kuknos, a swan. 



Polymorphous. Assuming many different forms or appear- 

 ances. 



Polystachya. From polus, many, and stachus, a spike. 



Ponthieva. Dedicated to M. de Ponthieu, a West Indian 

 merchant. 



Poriferus, -a, -um. Bearing pores or having small punc- 

 tures. 



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