Kate, I find scientific names to be confusing but apparently the genus Philodendron has been subdivided into three subgenera: Meconostigma, Pteronostigma and Philodendron. You can read about the Meconostigma type Philodendrons here:
http://www.blueboard.com/pahat...
I'm not sure about etan's comment regarding the "Ostrich Egg" ... I thought maybe it was a joke.
