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Dendrobium

Dendrobium

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A type of orchid that grows on trees or rocks in warm places
  • noun
  • /ˌdɛnˈdroʊbiəm/
  • Specialized
: Dendrobium
  • Many gardeners appreciate Dendrobium orchids for their stunning flowers and diverse species.
  • Dendrobium orchid

Examples

  • That's so pretty Wow, that one's dendrobium linguiforma.

  • Biologist Robert Hollingsworth examines Dendrobium orchid flowers to determine how thrips are typically distributed in this crop.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The Dendrobium orchid is known for its vibrant blooms and unique growth habit.

  • In tropical regions, Dendrobium orchids can often be found growing on trees as epiphytes.

Surface Forms

Dendrobium singular
Dendrobiums plural

Etymology

Dendrobium comes from Greek parts dendro- 'tree' and -bios 'life', so it means 'tree-living'. That's why a Dendrobium is an orchid that often grows on trees in warm, humid places.