Triphora
noun
Tripho·ra
ˈtrifərə,
-rīf-
: a genus of American terrestrial orchids having fleshy tubers, ovate usually clasping leaves, axillary flowers that have an erect lip but are crestless and spurless, and fruit that is a drooping capsule see nodding cap
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from tri- + -phora; from the fact that it usually bears three flowers