HyperDic: spider_orchid

English > 3 senses of the expression spider orchid:
NOUNplantspider orchidany of several European orchids of the genus Ophrys
plantspider orchid, Brassia verrucosaCentral American orchid having spiderlike flowers with prominent green warts
plantspider orchid, Brassia lawrenceanaSouth American orchid with spiderlike pale-yellow to pale-green flowers
English > spider orchid: 3 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningAny of several European orchids of the genus Ophrys.
Member ofOphrys, genus OphrysA hardy genus of terrestrial orchids of Europe and northern Africa and western Asia
Narrowerearly spider orchid, Ophrys sphegodesspring-blooming spider orchid having a flower with yellow or green or pink sepals and a broad brown velvety lip
Broaderorchid, orchidaceous plantAny of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
English > spider orchid: 3 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningCentral American orchid having spiderlike flowers with prominent green warts.
SynonymBrassia verrucosa
Member ofBrassia, genus Brassiagenus of tropical American epiphytic orchids having striking axillary racemes of yellow to green spiderlike flowers with long slender sepals and warty lips
Broaderorchid, orchidaceous plantAny of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
English > spider orchid: 3 senses > noun 3, plant
MeaningSouth American orchid with spiderlike pale-yellow to pale-green flowers.
SynonymBrassia lawrenceana
Member ofBrassia, genus Brassiagenus of tropical American epiphytic orchids having striking axillary racemes of yellow to green spiderlike flowers with long slender sepals and warty lips
Broaderorchid, orchidaceous plantAny of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors

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