gynostegia

/naɪˌstɛɡˈiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Staphylocactaceae, native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

“The botanist studied the unique gynostegia species found in the rainforest.”

2. noun

A type of orchid with a fused column, found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

“The rare gynostegia orchid was discovered in the depths of the Amazon rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • flower
  • orchid

Antonyms

  • fungus