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maxillaria

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Noun1.maxillaria - any of numerous orchids of the genus Maxillaria often cultivated for their large brilliantly colored solitary flowersmaxillaria - any of numerous orchids of the genus Maxillaria often cultivated for their large brilliantly colored solitary flowers
orchid, orchidaceous plant - any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
genus Maxillaria - large genus of tropical American epiphytic orchids with persistent leathery leaves and single-flowered scapes


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1998), também, observaram diferenças de espessura nas cutículas das faces foliares entre espécies de Maxillaria e gêneros afins, podendo ser muito delgadas, como em Maxillaria nasuta (1,0 a 1,3 [micro]m), ou relativamente espessadas, como em Maxillaria endresii (1,6 a 5,2 [micro]m).
With names reminiscent of secret monastic orders, groups such as the Phalaenopsis Alliance and the Maxillaria Tribe will also converge on this year's show to see and be seen and to attend some of its many fringe events, such as author Rebecca Northen's presentation titled ``The Sex Life of an Orchid.
 
 
 
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