sun orchid

noun

An orchid of the genus Thelymitra, primarily found in Australia and New Zealand.

Meanings

nounsun orchid (plural sun orchids)

plural sun orchids

  1. An orchid of the genus Thelymitra, primarily found in Australia and New Zealand.
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