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stanhopea

stanhopea

1 9.9
A tropical orchid with large fragrant flowers that hang from its stems
  • noun
  • /ˌstænˈhoʊpiə/
  • Specialized
: stanhopea
  • The striking fragrance of the stanhopea filled the greenhouse during its brief blooming period.

Examples

  • The botanical garden added a rare stanhopea to its orchid collection this year.

  • Collectors often seek out stanhopea species for their showy and unusual flowers.

  • The stanhopea orchid is known for its unique fragrance.

  • Many gardeners love the beauty of stanhopeas in their collections.

  • Gardeners often enjoy the vibrant colors and scents of stanhopea orchids in their collections.

  • At the flower show, a rare stanhopea caught everyone's attention with its beautiful blooms.

  • The large, fragrant flowers of the stanhopea make it a favorite among orchid enthusiasts.

Surface Forms

stanhopea singular
stanhopeas plural

Etymology

The word stanhopea was named after a person called Stanhope, so it literally means 'Stanhope's orchid'. That's why stanhopea refers to this particular group of showy, fragrant orchids.