A genus of orchids with long, spider-like petals that are native to tropical South America.
Named after William Brass, an 18th-century botanist and patron of botanical science. The genus name honors his contributions to plant study.
Brassia orchids are called 'spider orchids' because their flowers look exactly like spiders—scientists think this tricks insects into trying to mate with the flower, which helps pollinate it!
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