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Definition of Stanhopea
1. Noun. Any of various orchids of the genus Stanhopea having a single large leaf and loose racemes of large fragrant flowers of various colors; Mexico to Brazil.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stanhopea
Literary usage of Stanhopea
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The British Florist: Or, Lady's Journal of Horticulture (1846)
"The following are some of the principal species :—• stanhopea grandiflora. ...
stanhopea eburnea is only a variety of grandiflora, and not a very marked one ..."
2. The Floral World and Garden Guide by Shirley Hibberd (1860)
"stanhopea saccata.—A most interesting species ... stanhopea oculata.—A pleasing
and very interesting species. The lower portion of the lip has a yellow cast ..."
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