Achroanthes

/ˌeɪkroʊˈænθiːz/ noun

Definition

A genus of orchids, a flowering plant with small inconspicuous flowers.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'chroma' (color) + 'anthos' (flower), named for the plant's pale or inconspicuous blooms.

Kelly Says

Achroanthes orchids are absolutely fascinating—they're a rare example of orchids with reduced flowers that hardly look like flowers at all, reflecting an unusual evolutionary strategy in a plant family famous for showy blooms!

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