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Pleurothallis

Pleurothallis

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A small type of orchid with tiny flowers and thick leaves from tropical America
  • noun
  • /ˌplʊəroʊˈθælɪs/
  • Specialized
: Pleurothallis
  • The tiny blooms of Pleurothallis are often overlooked due to their small size.

Examples

  • The Pleurothallis genus is renowned for its diverse and unusual orchid flowers.

  • Many Pleurothallis orchids thrive in humid environments.

  • Many collectors value Pleurothallis species for their adaptability to terrarium environments.

  • The Pleurothallis species are known for their unique flowers.

  • Many collectors value Pleurothallis species for their adaptability to terrarium environments.

  • The Pleurothallis genus is renowned for its diverse and unusual orchid flowers.

  • Many Pleurothallis orchids thrive in humid environments.

Surface Forms

Pleurothallis singular
Pleurothallises plural

Etymology

Pleurothallis comes from Greek parts pleuro- meaning 'side' and thallos meaning 'young shoot' or 'small branch'. So the name fits these little orchids, because many species have flowers or growths that come from the side of the stem like tiny side shoots.