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Laelia

Laelia

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A kind of orchid with large colorful flowers from Central and South America
  • noun
  • /ˈleɪliə/
  • Specialized
: Laelia
  • He proudly displayed a blooming Laelia on his windowsill.

Examples

  • The Laelia orchid blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • The Laelia orchid thrives in the mountainous regions of Mexico and Central America.

  • Botanists often crossbreed Laelia with other orchid genera to produce new hybrids.

  • I have several Laelias in my garden.

  • Those are Laelia orchids, and they add a colorful touch to the garden.

  • Many gardeners love Laelia for their stunning flowers that attract hummingbirds.

  • The Laelia genus includes several species, each displaying unique floral patterns.

Synonyms

Schomburgkia
vsLaelia
  • Specialized
1 9.9

An orchid from tropical America that grows on other plants and has bright flower clusters

is the broader genus that sometimes includes that group

Surface Forms

Laelia singular
Laelias plural

Etymology

Laelia comes from an old Roman name, probably Laelius, a name of a noble family; thinking of that 'noble' name helps because these orchids have large, showy, and elegant flowers.