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Artist
- Name:
- Unknown
Illustration
- Subject:
- Plants
- Technique:
- Wood engraving
- Format:
- Square
Book
- Title:
- Nouveau dictionnaire encyclopédique universel illustré
- Author(s):
- Trousset, Jules (under the direction of)
- Publisher:
- Paris: La Librairie Illustrée, 1885-1891
- Open Library:
- View record.
Description
Psychopsis papilio, or butterfly orchid, also known as Oncidium papilio, is a flower in the family Orchidaceae, native to South America. It derives its name from its distinctive bright orange and yellow flowers, whose shape is reminiscent of the wings and antennae of a butterfly. Its purplish green mottled leaves give this orchid additional ornamental interest.
The caption reads in the original French: Oncidie papillon (Oncidium papilio).
Keywords: 1880s, 19th century, Americas, black & white, flower, Orchidaceae, reference book, South America
