Earina
(from earinos, the spring; in reference to the time of flowering). ORD. Orchideae. A genus of about six species of epiphytal orchids, from the Pacific Islands and New Zealand. They have small flowers, crowded into sessile heads; the lateral sepals and foot of the column forming a chin. E. mucronata (sharp-pointed) and E. autumnalis (autumnal) are two greenhouse species, from New Zealand. For cultivation, see Oncidium.