Genus Brassavola (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of tropical American epiphytic or lithophytic rhizomatous orchids.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Brassavola is native to the tropical parts of the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, and South America.
- Brassavola cucullata, commonly referred to as the daiquiri orchid, is a species within the genus Brassavola.
- This genus of tropical American epiphytic or lithophytic rhizomatous orchids are commonly found in warm and humid environments.
- Many species within the genus Brassavola are cultured for their highly prized exotic flowers.
- The flowers of the genus Brassavola have evolved to be highly fragrant, attracting a specific species of moth for pollination at night.