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