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tongueflower

/ˈtʌŋ.flaʊ.ər/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa orquídeas com flores azuis ou violetas, cuja base do labelo apresenta apêndices em forma de língua ou fita.

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noun

/ˈtʌŋ.flaʊ.ər/C2formalscientific
  • ptSubstantivo que designa orquídeas com flores azuis ou violetas, cuja base do labelo apresenta apêndices em forma de língua ou fita.

A noun referring to an orchid with blue to purple flowers that have tongue-shaped or strap-shaped protuberances at the base of the lip.

  1. Orchid with distinctive lipC1formal

    An orchid species characterized by blue to purple flowers, featuring tongue-shaped or strap-shaped protuberances (calli) at the base of the lip.

    ptOrquídea-língua

    • The tongueflower orchid is native to tropical regions of South America.
    • Botanists study the unique calli structure of the tongueflower.
    • The blue-purple petals of the tongueflower make it a popular ornamental plant.