Noun Definition

butterfly orchid

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

Related Noun(s):butterfly plant, dancing lady orchid, oncidium

Category: Plants

2.Definition: any orchid of the genus Psychopsis: spectacular large tiger-striped orchids

Category: Plants

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

Related Noun(s):orchis papilionaceae

Category: Plants

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

Related Noun(s):encyclia venosa, epidendrum venosum

Category: Plants

5.Definition: orchid of Florida and the Bahamas having showy brightly colored flowers; sometimes placed in genus Epidendrum

Related Noun(s):encyclia tampensis, epidendrum tampense

Category: Plants