182 ONCIDIUM ORNITHORYNCHUM. 



bent backwards at the apex, near which are placed 2 upright, toothed wings /between these is 

 seen a projection of the column, which, with the superincumbent anther, present a strong resem- 

 blance to the head and beak of a bird. 



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This is an elegant and interesting species of Oncidium, the flowers of which, 

 in addition to the delicacy and peifciarity of their colour, are still more desirable 

 on account of their fragrance, which much resembles that of new hay. It is a 

 native of Mexico. 



Our drawing was made from a plant in the collection of George Barker, Esq., 

 of Springfield. 



It requires the same treatment as the other species of this genus. 



For the derivation of the generic name Oncidium, see vol. i. page 24. The 

 specific name ornitliorynchum is derived from the Greek words opvis a bird, and 

 pvy\os a beak. 



Fig. 1, Anther ; 2, Pollen-masses, caudicula and gland ; 3, Column. 



