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How to pronounce orchids
IPA transcription: ['ɔɹkədz]
Pronunciation variants: ['ɔɹkədz]['ɚkədz]
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Noun
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any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
Usage examples
- In orchids, the stipe or caudicle is the stalk-like support of the pollinia.
- Orchids of the genus "Ophrys" use sexual deception to attract pollinators to their flowers.
- Basic varieties in temperate latitudes include roses, tulips, irises, orchids and lilies.
- Orchids in this genus have no pseudobulbs.
- "Zeuxine" species are terrestrial orchids dependent on symbiotic mycorrhiza.
- Basic varieties in temperate latitudes include roses, tulips, irises, orchids and lilies.
- Unlike most other orchids, slipper orchids have two fertile anthers - they are "diandrous".
- These tiny epiphytic and rarely lithophytic orchids lack pseudobulbs.
- These orchids have a robust growth form.
- Local products include brooms, strawberry jam, strawberry wine, peanut butter, orchids and quilts.