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coryanthes

/ˌkɒriˈænθiːz/

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noun

/ˌkɒriˈænθiːz/formalscientific
  • ruНебольшой род тропических американских эпифитных или литофитных орхидей, известных своими уникальными и сложными цветами.

A small genus of tropical American epiphytic or lithophytic orchids, known for their unique and complex flowers.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of orchidsC2formal

    A small genus of tropical American orchids that grow on other plants or rocks, known for their unique bucket-shaped flowers.

    ruРод орхидей

    • Coryanthes orchids are native to the rainforests of Central and South America.
    • The bucket-shaped lip of the Coryanthes flower traps insects for pollination.
    • Botanists study Coryanthes for its specialized pollination mechanism.
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