Dryadella (Noun)
Meaning
Comprises tropical American species usually placed in genus Masdevallia: very dwarf plants having short tufted and usually unifoliate stems with usually solitary flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dryadella is a specific type of orchid known for its dwarf size and unique foliage, often found in the tropical regions of the Americas.
- Tropical American species like this dryadella have often been misplaced in various genera until their correct classification was discovered.
- The rare dryadella is extremely hard to grow in greenhouse conditions due to its strict requirements for humidity and temperature.
- Some growers consider the dryadella one of the most attractive and unusual species in the orchid family due to its solitary flowers.
- Several species of dryadella orchids are now on the list of endangered plants due to deforestation and habitat destruction in their native habitats.