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paphiopedilum

/ˌpæfi.əˈdiːləm/

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noun

/ˌpæfi.əˈdiːləm/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод преимущественно наземных орхидей, имеющих садоводческое значение, произрастающих в Юго-Восточной Азии, Индонезии, на Филиппинах и Соломоновых островах, иногда включаемый в род Cypripedium.

A genus of mainly terrestrial orchids of horticultural importance, native to southeastern Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Solomon Islands, sometimes included in the genus Cypripedium.

proper noun

  1. Genus of orchidsC2formalscientific

    A genus of mainly terrestrial orchids, often called slipper orchids, native to southeastern Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Solomon Islands. Many hybrids are horticulturally important.

    ruПафиопедилум

    • The Paphiopedilum is prized by orchid collectors for its unique slipper-shaped flowers.
    • Many Paphiopedilum species are now cultivated in greenhouses around the world.
    • This rare Paphiopedilum hybrid was developed by a specialist grower in Thailand.

    Synonymsslipper orchid

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