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cymbidium /sɪmˈbɪdɪəm /noun (plural cymbidiums)A tropical orchid with long, narrow leaves and arching stems bearing several flowers, growing chiefly as an epiphyte from Asia to Australasia and widely grown for buttonholes.- Genus Cymbidium, family Orchidaceae.
The orchids that are most commonly available in garden centres are phalaenopsis (moth orchids), oncidiums, odontoglossums and cymbidiums, which should flower for weeks and perhaps months....- The flowers on the cymbidium orchid last for five to seven weeks.
- Ideal for the special personalised touch, this sculptural arrangement includes King Protea, a cymbidium orchid, zantedeschia and schwarzwalder.
OriginModern Latin, from Greek kumbē 'cup'. Rhymescryptosporidium, idiom, iridium, rubidium |