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Butterfly Orchid (Noun)

Meaning 1

Any orchid of the genus Psychopsis: spectacular large tiger-striped orchids.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Hypernyms

  • Orchidaceous Plant

Hyponyms

  • Oncidium Papilio
  • Oncidium Papilio Kramerianum

Meaning 2

Mexican epiphytic orchid having pale green or yellow-green flowers with white purple-veined lip.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The butterfly orchid, with its delicate white and purple flowers, was a rare find in the dense Mexican jungle.
  • This type of orchid, also known as the butterfly orchid, has pale green or yellow-green flowers that attract various species of bees and butterflies.
  • While trekking through the Mexican forest, I spotted a rare butterfly orchid growing on a tree trunk, its pale petals glistening in the sunlight.
  • Butterfly orchids thrive in warm and humid climates, typically growing on trees and other epiphytic plants in tropical regions.
  • Among the most sought-after varieties of epiphytic orchids is the butterfly orchid, with its exquisite purple-veined lip and delicate yellow-green petals.

Synonyms

  • Butterfly Orchis
  • Epidendrum Venosum
  • Encyclia Venosa

Hypernyms

  • Orchidaceous Plant

Meaning 3

Any orchid of the genus Oncidium: characterized by slender branching sprays of small yellow and brown flowers; often grown as houseplants.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The butterfly orchid on the windowsill added a touch of elegance to the room.
  • She carefully repotted the butterfly orchid, making sure not to disturb its delicate roots.
  • Orchid enthusiasts flocked to the greenhouse to see the rare and beautiful butterfly orchid in bloom.
  • As she browsed the nursery, she couldn't resist buying a butterfly orchid to brighten up her apartment.
  • Butterfly orchids are generally easy to care for, making them a popular choice for novice plant collectors.

Synonyms

  • Butterfly Plant
  • Dancing Lady Orchid
  • Oncidium

Hypernyms

  • Orchid
  • Orchidaceous Plant

Meaning 4

Orchid of Florida and the Bahamas having showy brightly colored flowers; sometimes placed in genus Epidendrum.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

  • Encyclia Tampensis
  • Epidendrum Tampense

Hypernyms

  • Orchidaceous Plant

Meaning 5

Mediterranean orchid having usually purple flowers with a fan-shaped spotted or striped rose-red lip.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

  • Butterfly Orchis
  • Orchis Papilionaceae
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