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Paphiopedilum

Paphiopedilum

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An orchid from Southeast Asia with a showy slipper-shaped flower
  • proper noun
  • /ˌpæfiˈoʊpəˌdɪləm/
  • Specialized
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  • The Paphiopedilum orchid is often called the lady's slipper.

Examples

  • Many gardeners love to cultivate Paphiopedilum species.

  • The Paphiopedilum orchid is prized for its unique slipper-shaped flowers.

  • Many collectors admire the unique blooms of Paphiopedilum in their greenhouses.

  • The Paphiopedilum is often called the lady's slipper orchid because of its flower shape.

  • Growing Paphiopedilum requires careful attention to humidity and light conditions.

  • In the greenhouse, the gardener showcased her collection of Paphiopedilum orchids.

  • You can find stunning varieties of Paphiopedilum in tropical orchid exhibitions.

Synonyms

Venus's slipper
vsPaphiopedilum
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A kind of orchid with a pouch-shaped waxy flower

is the broader scientific group that includes those individual orchids

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Paphiopedilum comes from Greek parts Paphio- meaning 'from Paphos' and -pedilum from pedilon meaning 'slipper'. So the plant is named for its little slipper-shaped flowers and is often called the lady's slipper orchid.