paphiopedilum
Noun
Meaning
horticulturally important genus of mainly terrestrial orchids including many hybrids; southeastern Asia and Indonesia to Philippines and Solomon Islands; Paphiopedilum species sometimes included in genus Cypripedium
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Examples
The attractive mottle of the leaves of lady's slippers from tropical and subtropical Asia ( Paphiopedilum ), is caused by uneven distribution of chlorophyll.
The slipper orchid Paphiopedilum parishii reproduces by self-fertilization.
Paphiopedilum Maudiae hybrids, lady’s slipper orchids with mottled, checkered foliage and charming blooms, need medium to low light.