Associations to the word «Calanthe»

Wiktionary

CALANTHE, noun. (botany) Any plant of the genus Calanthe.

Dictionary definition

CALANTHE, noun. Any of various showy orchids of the genus Calanthe having white or yellow or rose-colored flowers and broad leaves folded lengthwise.

Wise words

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