laelia
[ lee-lee-uh ]
noun
any of several epiphytic tropical American orchids of the genus Laelia, having fleshy leaves and showy flowers.
Origin of laelia
1<New Latin (1763), perhaps after Caius Laelius, Roman statesman of the 2nd century b.c.; see -a2
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How to use laelia in a sentence
Mr. Rolfe has satisfied himself that the strain of laelia purpurata is always present.
The Woodlands Orchids | Frederick BoyleAnd there, a short distance to the north, lives laelia pumila, which might supply the rosy tinge.
The Woodlands Orchids | Frederick BoyleThe ordinary form of citrosmum also demands no comment, and I deal with the interesting laelia Jongheana elsewhere.
The Woodlands Orchids | Frederick BoyleRobin Measures is assumed to be a natural hybrid of laelia xanthina × Catt.
The Woodlands Orchids | Frederick BoyleIn front and on one side are banks of tufa planted with Masdevallias, Lycastes, laelia harpophylla, and so forth.
The Woodlands Orchids | Frederick Boyle
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