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moth orchid

DEFINITIONS OF: moth orchid

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n any of various orchids of the genus Phalaenopsis having often drooping glossy broad obovate or oval leaves usually dark green flushed purple or mottled grey and silver

Synonyms:
moth plant
Types:
Phalaenopsis amabilis, butterfly plant
orchid having large elliptic to obovate fleshy leaves and fragrant pink-and-white flowers dotted with red
Type of:
orchid, orchidaceous plant
any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
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