cattleyas

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Any of various tropical American, mostly epiphytic orchids of the genus Cattleya, much hybridized and extensively cultivated for their showy, variously colored flowers.

[New Latin Cattleya, genus name, after William Cattley (died 1832), British patron of botany.]

cattleya [ˈkætlɪə]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any tropical American orchid of the genus Cattleya, cultivated for their purplish-pink or white showy flowers

[New Latin, named after William Cattley (died 1832), English botanist]

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cattleya - any orchid of the genus Cattleya characterized by a three-lobed lip enclosing the column; among the most popular and most extravagantly beautiful orchids known

orchid, orchidaceous plant - any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors

genus Cattleya - large and highly valued genus of beautiful tropical American epiphytic or lithophytic orchids; the typical orchids; known in many varieties

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Cattleya citrina
Encyclia
Encyclia citrina
family Orchidaceae
genus Cattleya
genus Encyclia
genus Sobralia
orchid
orchid family
Orchidaceae
orchidaceous plant
sobralia
Sympodial
sympodium
tulip orchid

Miniature Cattleyas are perfect for floral tattoos on the ankle or shoulder blade, while the larger blooms can decorate backs, arms, shoulders, legs, or any place that one wants covered in beauty.

Floral Tattoos - Flower Power for the 21st Century by Marcus Grant / Hobbies community

Oncidiums, together with Cattleyas, are among the most drought-tolerant -- or moisture-sensitive -- orchids, owing to their pseudobulbs, which serve as water storage organs.

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THESE ORCHIDS GET GROWING by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)

Remembering once again the natural environment of orchids, Ousterhout says most orchids such as Cattleyas and Oncidiums have pronounced wet and dry seasons such as in native Central and South America.

Everyday exotic: despite their delicate appearance and fussy ... by Mayer, Karen / Mississippi Magazine

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