Genus Dracula (Noun)
Meaning
Comprises tropical American species usually placed in genus Masdevallia: diminutive plants having bizarre and often sinister-looking flowers with pendulous scapes and motile lips.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Dracula comprises tropical American species usually placed in genus Masdevallia with their unique flowers and growth habits.
- Some diminutive plants within the genus Dracula have bizarre and often sinister-looking flowers that attract specific pollinators.
- Orchid enthusiasts often seek out the genus Dracula for their pendulous scapes and motile lips that resemble small dancing figures.
- Taxonomists continue to study the genus Dracula to better understand its relationship with other orchid genera like Masdevallia.
- The genus Dracula has gained popularity among orchid collectors due to its unusual and exotic flowers that thrive in tropical environments.