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Sarcochilus

Sarcochilus

9.9
A small orchid that grows on trees or rocks and has bright flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Sarcochilus orchids are prized for their vibrant colors and ease of cultivation.

Examples

  • She specializes in propagating rare species of Sarcochilus in her greenhouse.

  • Botanists have documented a new variety of Sarcochilus in the rainforests of Queensland.

  • Look at that stunning Sarcochilus over there!

  • The Sarcochilus blooms beautifully in spring.

  • The Sarcochilus orchids are prized for their vibrant colors and ease of cultivation.

  • She specializes in propagating rare species of Sarcochilus in her greenhouse.

  • Botanists have documented a new variety of Sarcochilus in the rainforests of Queensland.

Compounds

Sarcochilus falcatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small Australian orchid with fragrant white flowers marked purple and orange on the middle petal

Surface Forms

Sarcochilus singular
Sarcochilus plural

Etymology

Sarcochilus comes from Greek parts sarco- meaning 'flesh' and -chilus meaning 'lip'. So the name pictures an orchid with a thick, fleshy 'lip' on its flower, which helps you remember this small, colorful group of orchids.