Meaning | Any of various orchids of the genus Phalaenopsis having often drooping glossy broad obovate or oval leaves usually dark green flushed purple or mottled grey and silver. |
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Synonym | moth orchid |
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Member of | Phalaenopsis, genus Phalaenopsis | genus of ornamental epiphytic orchids of Asia and Australia |
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Narrower | butterfly plant, Phalaenopsis amabilis | orchid having large elliptic to obovate fleshy leaves and fragrant pink-and-white flowers dotted with red |
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Broader | orchid, orchidaceous plant | Any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors |
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