Eria

/ˈɛriə/ noun

Definition

A large genus of tropical orchids with over 200 species, found primarily in Southeast Asia and known for their diverse flower shapes and colors.

Etymology

Scientific Latin genus name for orchids, possibly derived from a Southeast Asian language or Greek roots referring to cultivation or growth.

Kelly Says

Eria orchids are mostly epiphytes (they grow on trees) and some species are so rare they've only been discovered and documented in the last 50 years from remote rainforests.

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