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Trichoceros

Trichoceros

9.9
A small group of orchids that grow in tropical South America
  • noun
  • /ˌtrɪkəˈsɪrəs/
  • Specialized
: Trichoceros
  • The Trichoceros genus includes several orchid species prized for their unusual floral shapes.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new Trichoceros specimen in the rainforests of Ecuador.

  • Have you seen a Trichoceros in bloom?

  • Many collectors seek out Trichoceros orchids due to their rarity and beauty.

  • The Trichoceros orchids bloom beautifully in the rainforest.

  • Many collectors seek out Trichoceros orchids due to their rarity and beauty.

  • Researchers discovered a new Trichoceros specimen in the rainforests of Ecuador.

  • The Trichoceros genus includes several orchid species prized for their unusual floral shapes.

Surface Forms

Trichoceros singular
Trichoceroses plural

Etymology

Trichoceros comes from Greek parts tricho- ('hair') and -ceros ('horn'), so it means 'hairy horn'. The orchids in this group often have small horn-like or hair-like parts on their flowers, so the name helps you picture their unusual shapes.