HyperDic: encyclia_citrina

English > 1 sense of the expression Encyclia citrina:
NOUNplantEncyclia citrina, tulip orchid, Cattleya citrinaMexican epiphytic orchid with glaucous grey-green leaves and lemon- to golden-yellow flowers appearing only partially opened
English > Encyclia citrina: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
MeaningMexican epiphytic orchid with glaucous grey-green leaves and lemon- to golden-yellow flowers appearing only partially opened; sometimes placed in genus Cattleya.
Synonymstulip orchid, Cattleya citrina
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

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