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butterfly orchid definition

butterfly orchid

an orchid (Oncidium papilio) with reddish flowers, native to South America

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Butterfly Orchid
A natie orchid to australia with pinkish-purple petals that come off a runner that cames off the base of the plant. It is an ephiphyte whch means it grows on other plants, this one ainly grows on trees in rainforests and other humid enironments.

Posted by ME 76 days ago.

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