genus Anoectochilus

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genus Anoectochilus - genus of delicate Asiatic orchids Anoectochilusliliopsid genus, monocot genus - genus of flowering plants having a single cotyledon (embryonic leaf) in the seedfamily Orchidaceae, orchid family, Orchidaceae - enormous cosmopolitan family of perennial terrestrial or epiphytic plants with fleshy tubers or rootstocks and unusual flowersjewel orchid - any of several delicate Asiatic orchids grown especially for their velvety leaves with metallic white or gold veining