cattleya

A noun referring to any orchid of the genus Cattleya, characterized by a three-lobed lip enclosing the column; among the most popular and most extravagantly beautiful orchids known.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das jede Orchidee der Gattung Cattleya bezeichnet, die durch eine dreilappige Lippe gekennzeichnet ist, welche die Säule umfasst; eine der beliebtesten und prächtigsten bekannten Orchideen.

1. A type of orchid C1 formal

   Any orchid of the genus Cattleya, known for its large, showy, and often fragrant flowers with a three-lobed lip that encloses the column.

   • The cattleya is often called the 'queen of orchids' for its stunning blooms.
   • She received a beautiful purple cattleya as a gift.
   • Cattleyas require bright, indirect light and a specific watering schedule to thrive.

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