peristeria

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English[edit]

The flower that suggests the name.

Etymology[edit]

From the genus name, itself from περιστερά (peristerá, pigeon).

Noun[edit]

peristeria (plural peristerias)

  1. (botany) Any of the genus Peristeria of orchidaceous plants.