Re: Orchis, U.parthenopipes, etc.

writserv@mi.net
Tue, 26 Mar 1996 06:39:57 -0400

>I only know about the orchid one - they got the name because the first
>orchid found had bulbs that resembled testicles. In fact, the medical
>term for removal of the testicles (males are allowed to cringe here
>;-) is an _orchidectomy_ (sorry if I have mispelt this).
>
>--
>Brett Lymn, Computer Systems Administrator, AWA Defence Industries

Thank you, Brett, for that information. You have left me with a truly
unique image.

I must now go and throw out my Paphiopedilums, lest I ever cross my legs
again in their presence.

Rand