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Stelis

Stelis

9.9
A small orchid from tropical America with long stems of many tiny flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Stelis
  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Stelis genus in the Amazon rainforest.

Examples

  • The delicate flowers of Stelis orchids attract many orchid enthusiasts each year.

  • Many Stelis species thrive in humid environments.

  • Botanists study the unique pollination mechanisms of Stelis in tropical climates.

  • The Stelis orchids bloom beautifully in the rainforest.

  • The delicate flowers of Stelis orchids attract many orchid enthusiasts each year.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Stelis genus in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Many Stelis species thrive in humid environments.

Surface Forms

Stelis singular
Stelises plural

Etymology

Stelis comes from an old Greek word stēlis meaning 'little column'. The orchids often have long stems with many tiny flowers like a row of small pillars, so the name fits the plant.