Orchid Family Definition
noun
A large family of epiphytic or terrestrial perennial plants, the Orchidaceae, found chiefly in the tropics and subtropics and characterized by bilaterally symmetrical, showy flowers often highly specialized to attract pollinators, and minute seeds.
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Synonyms:
- family Orchidaceae
- orchidaceae
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