Genus 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
- Dryadella species are usually classified under the Masdevallia genus and share distinct growth characteristics.
- The genus Dryadella consists of small orchids native to tropical America, typically with short stems.
- Dryadella, a genus within the orchid family, features tiny solitary flowers in a wide array of colors.
- Some taxonomists group these miniature orchids into the genus Masdevallia rather than Dryadella.
- Orchid enthusiasts often seek the peculiar Dryadella genus for its small yet striking blooms.