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calanthe

calanthe

9.9
A group of orchid plants with broad folded leaves and pink, yellow, or white flowers
  • noun
  • /kəˈlænθi/
  • Specialized
: calanthe
  • Many collectors value the broad, glossy leaves of calanthe orchids in their greenhouses.

Examples

  • The gardener cultivated a rare calanthe with delicate rose-colored blossoms.

  • I bought a calanthe for my garden.

  • During spring, the calanthes display vibrant colors that attract many flower enthusiasts.

  • The calanthe blooms beautifully in spring.

  • The gardener cultivated a rare calanthe with delicate rose-colored blossoms.

  • Many collectors value the broad, glossy leaves of calanthe orchids in their greenhouses.

  • During spring, the calanthes display vibrant colors that attract many flower enthusiasts.

Surface Forms

calanthe singular
calanthes plural

Etymology

Calanthe comes from the Greek parts kalos 'beautiful' and anthos 'flower', so it literally means 'beautiful flower'. That's why the name fits these showy orchids.