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catasetum

/ˌkæt.əˈsiː.təm/

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noun

/ˌkæt.əˈsiː.təm/formalscientific
  • ruРод тропических американских орхидей, характеризующийся яркими мужскими и женскими цветками, которые обычно растут на отдельных соцветиях.

A genus of tropical American orchids characterized by showy male and female flowers that typically grow on separate inflorescences.

proper noun

  1. Genus of orchidsC2formalscientific

    A genus of tropical American orchids known for having showy male and female flowers that usually grow on separate inflorescences.

    ruРод орхидей

    • The Catasetum orchid is native to Central and South America.
    • Botanists study the unique reproductive strategy of Catasetum species.
    • The male flowers of Catasetum are often more colorful than the female ones.
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