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genus catase·tum

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  1. Catasetum, genus Catasetumnoun

    genus of tropical American orchids having showy male and female flowers usually on separate inflorescences

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  1. genus catasetum

    The genus Catasetum is a group of approximately 166 species of perennial, epiphytic, and terrestrial orchids that can be found in tropical regions of the Americas. These plants are unique in that they produce different flowers depending on their gender, with male and female flowers having distinctly different appearances. They are also notable for their mechanism of pollen dispersal, wherein a touch to the flower causes it to explosively release its pollen. The size and shape of the pseudobulbs, leaves, and flowers varies widely among the different species. However, they are generally characterized by large, oval pseudobulbs and unifoliate or bifoliate leaves. Their flowers, which are mostly unscented, can be quite large and typically appear on erect, pendant inflorescences. The name "Catasetum" comes from the Greek words 'kata', which means 'downwards', and 'seta', which means 'bristle' or 'spine', which is referring to the sensitive hair-like triggers found on the flowers of many species in this genus.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of genus Catasetum in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of genus Catasetum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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    either of two different animal or plant species living in close association but not interdependent
    A inexpiable
    B motile
    C commensal
    D irascible

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