Cattleyas

/kætˈleɪəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cattleya; multiple orchids of the Cattleya genus.

Etymology

Simple plural form of cattleya, following English pluralization rules. Maintains the Latinized botanical naming convention while adding the standard English plural marker.

Kelly Says

Cattleyas became so commercially valuable that Victorian orchid collectors would fight over them—there were even 'orchid thefts' where rare plants were stolen from botanical gardens to sell to wealthy collectors.

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