If memory serves me correctly, "Gorilla's Armpit" refers to Hypoxis rooperi because the bulb is covered with long fibers. Gene Zielinski Augusta, GA > [Original Message] > From: piaba <piabinha@yahoo.com> > To: PBulbS <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org> > Date: 7/26/04 12:50:31 PM > Subject: [pbs] Hedychium and Gethyllis > > i'm a bit late in replying, but... > > > ever since i saw the first pics of G. grandiflorus, > i've been fascinated by this genus. i don't grow any > but maybe in the future. > > now, is it true that they are commonly referred to as > "gorilla armpit bulb?" has anyone else heard that? > > > > > > ===== > tsuh yang > > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages! > http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail/ > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php