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Bletia

Bletia

9.9
A group of tropical American orchids that grow in soil and have large purple or pink flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Bletia
  • The Bletia genus is valued by horticulturists for its brightly colored blossoms.

Examples

  • Several species of Bletia thrive in the warm climates of Central and South America.

  • The Bletia flower blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new variety belonging to the Bletia genus.

  • Have you ever seen a Bletia in the wild?

  • Several species of Bletia thrive in the warm climates of Central and South America.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new variety belonging to the Bletia genus.

  • The Bletia genus is valued by horticulturists for its brightly colored blossoms.

Compounds

Bletia striata
  • Specialized
9.9

A Japanese orchid with white-striped leaves and upright clusters of rose to magenta flowers

Surface Forms

Bletia singular
Bletias plural

Etymology

Bletia is the scientific name for a group of orchids and follows a common plant pattern where the ending -ia, seen in names like gardenia, shows the name was formed from a person's name. It was likely named after someone called 'Blet', so Bletia now tells us this is a genus, a group of related tropical orchids.