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Oncidium

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Oncidium 

a genus of plants of the family Orchidaceae. They are epiphytes, generally with rhizomatous, thickened stems, or pseudobulbs, bearing at the apex one or two leaves. The many-flowered inflorescence is racemose or panicled. In certain species, some of the flowers are sterile. The odd and showy blooms of some species, for example, the butterfly plant (O. papilio), resemble exotic insects. The flowers, which measure as much as 7 to 11 cm across, are yellow or brown with green, white, or reddish spots or stripes.

There are approximately 350 species of Oncidium, distributed from southern Florida and Mexico to Bolivia and Paraguay. The plants grow in tropical rain forests and in the mountains. Many species and hybrids are cultivated for cut flowers.



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Try calla lilies in shades of vibrant orange and cerise pinks and anthurium in bright reds and lime greens Other flowers which come in a myriad of colours and are perfect for this type of arrangement are freesia, tulips and orchids - the oncidium and dendrobium orchids work best.
Among the older horses were Oncidium and Soderini, leaders of the four-year-old division in England, the Prix Ganay winner Free Ride, and the 1964 Russian Derby victor Anilin, unbeaten in his homeland, and placed behind Kelso in the Washington International.
In the den, warmer colors prevailed; Butler paired tangerine-hued tulips and anthurium with pincushion protea, oncidium orchids, and fresh lemons to complement the vibrant colors of the food.
 
 
 
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