Butterfly Orchid

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Butterfly orchid (Psychopsis papilio).

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Artist

Name:
Unknown

Illustration

Subject:
Plants
Technique:
Wood Engraving
Format:
Square

Book

Title:
Nouveau dictionnaire encyclopédique universel illustré
Author:
Trousset, Jules (under the direction of)
Publisher:
Paris: La Librairie Illustrée, 1885-1891
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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).

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