. My studio neighbors. Natural history. A FEW NATIVE ORCHIDS 203 In this orchid we thus find a distinct adapta- tion to the tongue of a moth or butterfly. Another similar device for assuring the neces- sary side approach is seen in H. flava (Fig. 15), a yellowish spiked species, more or less common in swamps and rich alluvial Professor Wood remarks, botanically, " The tubercle (or palate) of the lip is a remarkable ; But he, too, has failed to note the equally remarkable palate of the ragged orchid, just described, both provisions having the purpose, the insu
. My studio neighbors. Natural history. A FEW NATIVE ORCHIDS 203 In this orchid we thus find a distinct adapta- tion to the tongue of a moth or butterfly. Another similar device for assuring the neces- sary side approach is seen in H. flava (Fig. 15), a yellowish spiked species, more or less common in swamps and rich alluvial Professor Wood remarks, botanically, " The tubercle (or palate) of the lip is a remarkable ; But he, too, has failed to note the equally remarkable palate of the ragged orchid, just described, both provisions having the purpose, the insurance of an oblique approach to the nectary. In this "tubercle," instead. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Gibson, W. Hamilton (William Hamilton), 1850-1896. New York and London, Harper & Brothers
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