A distinct lineage of Watermelon mosaic virus naturally infects honohono orchid ( Dendrobium anosmum ) and passionfruit ( Passiflora edulis ) in Hawaii

An orchid nursery in Honolulu, Hawaii reported honohono orchids ( Dendrobium anosmum cv. Little Sweet Scent) with deformed flowers displaying colour break (Fig. 1) and mild chlorotic streaking of the leaves (Fig. 2). Eight orchid plants…