bulbophyllum

noun

bul·​bo·​phyl·​lum ˌbəl-(ˌ)bō-ˈfi-ləm 

plural bulbophyllums

: any of a large genus (Bulbophyllum) of chiefly tropical and subtropical orchids that grow on plants or rocks and that have creeping rhizomes, a rounded bulblike stem bearing one or two leaves, and an often showy flower with a hinged labellum

Note: Many bulbophyllums are pollinated by flies and the flowers of some plants emit a pungent, often offensive odor to attract flies that feed on decaying flesh.

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above