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Descr. Fsciidohidbs ovate, deeply furrowed, shining, two or three inches long, bearing 

 two large, broadly-lanceolate, very sharp-pointed, leathery leaves. Flower-scales much 

 shorter than the leaves, three- to five-flowered. Segals free, lanceolate, very shai-p- 

 pointed, fully expanded, all of the same size, olive striped with reddish-brown. Fdah 

 rather smaller, slightly fleshy, broad at the base. Lip with a short claw, jointed with 

 the extended base of column, rather hollow, three-lobed, its middle lobe largest, fringed, 

 and very acuminate, white with purple streaks, and orange-coloured calli at the base. 

 Column arched, with membranous edges, and truncate, toothleted wings. Anther two- 

 celled. Stigma hollow, with sharp beak and oval gland narrowing to a point in front. 



Pollen-masses four. 



Fig. 1 . Pollen-masses : — magnified 



