Bletia

noun

Ble·​tia

ˈblēsh(ē)ə,

-ētēə

: a genus of terrestrial cormose orchids of tropical America with linear plicate leaves and a slender scape of large purple or pink flowers see bletilla

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Luis Blet, 18th century Spanish pharmacist and botanist + New Latin -ia

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