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calanthenoun
any of various showy orchids of the genus Calanthe having white or yellow or rose-colored flowers and broad leaves folded lengthwise
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Calanthe
Calanthe, commonly known as Christmas orchids, is a genus of about 220 species of orchids in the family Orchidaceae. They are evergreen or deciduous terrestrial plants with thick roots, small oval pseudobulbs, large corrugated leaves and upright, sometimes arching flowering stems. The sepals and petals are narrow and a similar size to each other and the labellum usually has spreading lobes.
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calanthe
Calanthe is a genus of terrestrial orchids containing about 220 species, distributed around the world in tropical and subtropical regions. These plants typically have large leaves and small to medium-sized flowers that come in a variety of colors. The term 'Calanthe' is derived from Greek words meaning 'beautiful' and 'flower'. They are often cultivated by gardeners for their attractive blooms.
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Calanthe
Calanthe – commonly abbreviated Cal. in horticulture – is a widespread genus of terrestrial orchids with some 200 species. The genus is divided into 2 groups – deciduous species and evergreen ones. Calanthe species are found in all tropical areas, but mostly concentrated in Asia; some species also range into subtropical and tropical lands such as Taiwan, India and Madagascar. C. discolor is a well-known species found in Japan, the southern part of Korea and China; its vernacular name ebine means "shrimp-root" in reference to the shape of the plant's pseudobulbs and root system.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of calanthe in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of calanthe in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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