Non-resupinate

• Title

  Non-resupinate

• Definition

  Turned 180° in development; e.g., flowers of most orchids in which the lip originates in the uppermost position but twists in such a way that the labellum faces downward at anthesis. Some orchids do not twist, thus the labellum faces up at anthesis.

• Notes

  Some orchids do not twist their pedicels, thus the labellum faces up at anthesis. See image of Calopogon tuberosus below.

• Related Terms

  Non-resupinate

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