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Phragmipedium

Phragmipedium

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A tropical American orchid with a slipper-shaped flower like a lady's shoe
  • noun
  • /ˌfræɡmɪˈpiːdiəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Phragmipedium
  • Researchers have studied Phragmipedium species to understand their unique pollination mechanisms.

Examples

  • Look at that stunning Phragmipedium in the display!

  • The botanical garden added a rare Phragmipedium to its orchid collection last spring.

  • Collectors prize the unusual beauty and shape of Phragmipedium flowers.

  • Wow, a Phragmipedium!

  • The Phragmipedium orchid is known for its unique slipper-shaped flower that captivates collectors.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Phragmipedium for its striking colors and unusual shape.

  • In the tropics, the Phragmipedium thrives in humid environments, making it a popular choice among orchid enthusiasts.

Surface Forms

Phragmipedium singular
Phragmipedia plural

Etymology

Phragmipedium comes from Greek parts phragmi- meaning 'fence' or 'partition' and -pedium meaning 'slipper' or 'little foot'. So the name points to the orchid's slipper-shaped pouch, like a small 'room' or 'box' that catches insects, which helps you remember its unusual flower shape.