Calanthe

/kəˈlæn.θi/ noun

A genus of tropical orchids found in Asia and Africa, valued by collectors for their delicate flowers and elegant growth habit.

From Greek 'kalos' (beautiful) and 'anthos' (flower), literally meaning 'beautiful flower,' a common pattern in orchid naming following Linnaean conventions.

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