HyperDic: butterfly_orchis

English > 2 senses of the expression butterfly orchis:
NOUNplantbutterfly orchis, butterfly orchid, Epidendrum venosum, Encyclia venosaMexican epiphytic orchid having pale green or yellow-green flowers with white purple-veined lip
plantbutterfly orchis, butterfly orchid, Orchis papilionaceaeMediterranean orchid having usually purple flowers with a fan-shaped spotted or striped rose-red lip
English > butterfly orchis: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningMexican epiphytic orchid having pale green or yellow-green flowers with white purple-veined lip.
Synonymsbutterfly orchid, Epidendrum venosum, Encyclia venosa
Member ofEncyclia, genus Encyclialarge genus of epiphytic and lithophytic orchids of tropical and subtropical Americas and West Indies
Broaderorchid, orchidaceous plantAny of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
English > butterfly orchis: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningMediterranean orchid having usually purple flowers with a fan-shaped spotted or striped rose-red lip.
Synonymsbutterfly orchid, Orchis papilionaceae
BroaderorchisAny of various deciduous terrestrial orchids having fleshy tubers and flowers in erect terminal racemes

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