Triphora

noun

Tripho·​ra

ˈtrifərə,

-rīf-

: a genus of American terrestrial orchids having fleshy tubers, ovate usually clasping leaves, axillary flowers that have an erect lip but are crestless and spurless, and fruit that is a drooping capsule see nodding cap

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from tri- + -phora; from the fact that it usually bears three flowers

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