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Psychopsis

Psychopsis

9.9
An orchid that grows on other plants with butterfly-shaped flowers
  • noun
  • /saɪˈkɒpsɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Psicopsis
  • The rare Psychopsis orchid is prized by collectors for its striking butterfly-shaped flowers.

Examples

  • Several species within Psychopsis thrive in the humid rainforests of Central America.

  • Botanists recently reclassified certain orchids from Oncidium to the genus Psychopsis.

  • The Psychopsis orchid is known for its unique flower shape.

  • Many gardeners love Psychopsis for its stunning blooms.

  • Several species within Psychopsis thrive in the humid rainforests of Central America.

  • The rare Psychopsis orchid is prized by collectors for its striking butterfly-shaped flowers.

  • Botanists recently reclassified certain orchids from Oncidium to the genus Psychopsis.

Compounds

Psychopsis krameriana
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical orchid with small butterfly-like flowers from Central and South America

Psychopsis papilio
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical orchid with large yellow and brown flowers that look like a butterfly

Surface Forms

Psychopsis singular
Psychopses plural

Etymology

Psychopsis comes from Greek roots psyche meaning 'butterfly' and opsis meaning 'appearance', the same opsis in synopsis. So Psychopsis means 'butterfly-like', which explains why these orchids have flowers that look like butterflies.