We found 2 definitions of encyclia from 2 different sources.
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encyclia - large genus of epiphytic and lithophytic orchids of tropical and subtropical Americas and West Indies; formerly included in genus Epidendrum | ||
genus Encyclia | ||
liliopsid genus, monocot genus genus of flowering plants having a single cotyledon (embryonic leaf) in the seed | ||
family orchidaceae, orchid family, orchidaceae enormous cosmopolitan family of perennial terrestrial or epiphytic plants with fleshy tubers or rootstocks and unusual flowers | ||
cattleya citrina, encyclia citrina, tulip orchid Mexican epiphytic orchid with glaucous grey-green leaves and lemon- to golden-yellow flowers appearing only partially opened; sometimes placed in genus Cattleya | ||
encyclia tampensis, epidendrum tampense, butterfly orchid Mediterranean orchid having usually purple flowers with a fan-shaped spotted or striped rose-red lip |