labellum (Meaning)
labellum (n.)
The lower or apparently anterior petal of an orchidaceous flower, often of a very curious shape.
A small appendage beneath the upper lip or labrum of certain insects.
Synonyms & Antonyms of labellum
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labellum Sentence Examples
- The labellum of many orchids is often modified into a structure that attracts pollinators.
- The labellum of the orchid species Angraecum sesquipedale is exceptionally long and narrow, measuring up to 12 inches in length.
- The labellum of the lady slipper orchid (Cypripedium calceolus) forms a pouch-like structure that traps pollinators.
- The labellum of the bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) mimics the appearance of a female bee, attracting male bees for pollination.
- The labellum of the vanilla orchid (Vanilla planifolia) is small and inconspicuous, but it produces a sweet fragrance that attracts pollinators.
- The labellum of the cattleya orchid (Cattleya labiata) is large and showy, with a ruffled or fringed margin.
- The labellum of the phalaenopsis orchid (Phalaenopsis amabilis) is often spotted or striped, and it has a long, slender spur.
- The labellum of the dendrobium orchid (Dendrobium nobile) is typically white or pink, with a prominent mid-lobe.
- The labellum of the oncidium orchid (Oncidium flexuosum) is often brightly colored, with a variety of patterns and shapes.
- The labellum of the masdevallia orchid (Masdevallia coccinea) is often red or orange in color, and it has a long, slender tail.
FAQs About the word labellum
The lower or apparently anterior petal of an orchidaceous flower, often of a very curious shape., A small appendage beneath the upper lip or labrum of certain i
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No antonyms found.
The labellum of many orchids is often modified into a structure that attracts pollinators.
The labellum of the orchid species Angraecum sesquipedale is exceptionally long and narrow, measuring up to 12 inches in length.
The labellum of the lady slipper orchid (Cypripedium calceolus) forms a pouch-like structure that traps pollinators.
The labellum of the bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) mimics the appearance of a female bee, attracting male bees for pollination.
