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Selenipedium

Selenipedium

9.9
A tall orchid from tropical America with reedlike stems and pods used as a vanilla substitute
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Selenipedium
  • Some villagers use the pods of Selenipedium as a vanilla substitute in traditional recipes.

Examples

  • Botanists are working to preserve several endangered Selenipedium species in South American rainforests.

  • The Selenipedium orchid is known for its tall, reedlike appearance.

  • The rare Selenipedium orchid is prized for its unique, slipper-shaped flowers.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the beauty of Selenipedium flowers.

  • Some villagers use the pods of Selenipedium as a vanilla substitute in traditional recipes.

  • Botanists are working to preserve several endangered Selenipedium species in South American rainforests.

  • The rare Selenipedium orchid is prized for its unique, slipper-shaped flowers.

Surface Forms

Selenipedium singular
Selenipedia plural

Etymology

Selenipedium comes from Greek parts selene 'moon' and pedilon 'slipper'. So the name means 'moon slipper', which helps you remember this tall, reedlike orchid has slipper-shaped flowers and even pods that some people use as a vanilla substitute.