butterfly orchid

(noun) any orchid of the genus Psychopsis: spectacular large tiger-striped orchids. Synonyms: butterfly orchid.

(noun) any orchid of the genus Oncidium: characterized by slender branching sprays of small yellow and brown flowers; often grown as houseplants. Synonyms: oncidium, dancing lady orchid, butterfly plant, butterfly orchid.

(noun) Mexican epiphytic orchid having pale green or yellow-green flowers with white purple-veined lip. Synonyms: butterfly orchid, butterfly orchis, Epidendrum venosum, Encyclia venosa.

(noun) orchid of Florida and the Bahamas having showy brightly colored flowers; sometimes placed in genus Epidendrum. Synonyms: butterfly orchid, Encyclia tampensis, Epidendrum tampense.

(noun) Mediterranean orchid having usually purple flowers with a fan-shaped spotted or striped rose-red lip. Synonyms: butterfly orchid, butterfly orchis, Orchis papilionaceae.