Malaxis, commonly Adder's Mouth, is a genus of terrestrial and semiepiphytic orchids. The generic name signifies "smooth" and alludes to the tender texture of the lamina. There are approximately 250 species.
Malaxis — prop. n. A large genus of largely terrestrial orchids with one or a few plicate leaves and slender spikes or tiny mostly green flowers; it is cosmopolitan. Syn: genus {Malaxis}. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Malaxis — Malaxis, 1) M. Sw., Pflanzengattung aus der Familie der Orchideae Malaxideae Pleurothalleae, 20. Kl. 1. Ordn. L.: Arten: M. paludosa, grüngelblich, in sumpfigen Wäldern, Torfgründen; 2) M. Thouars., gehört zu Liparis L. C Rich. in derselben… … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Malaxis — noun large genus of largely terrestrial orchids with one or a few plicate leaves and slender spikes or tiny mostly green flowers; cosmopolitan • Syn: ↑genus Malaxis • Hypernyms: ↑monocot genus, ↑liliopsid genus • Member Holonyms: ↑Orchidaceae, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Malaxis — Malạxis [griechisch »das Erweichen« (nach der weichen Umgebung der Wurzelknollen)], Orchideengattung mit etwa 300 besonders im südostasiatischen Raum verbreiteten Arten, meist mit kleinen Blüten, deren Lippe nach oben gerichtet ist. In… … Universal-Lexikon
Malaxis — ID 51612 Symbol Key MALAX Common Name adder s mouth orchid Family Orchidaceae Category Monocot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity N/A US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD,… … USDA Plant Characteristics
Malaxis unifolia — Scientific classification Kingdom: Planta … Wikipedia
Malaxis ophioglossoides — Malaxis unifolia Malaxis unifolia n. A North American orchid having a solitary leaf and flowers with threadlike petals. Syn: green adder s mouth, {Malaxis ophioglossoides}. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Malaxis-unifolia — n. A North American orchid having a solitary leaf and flowers with threadlike petals. Syn: green adder s mouth, {Malaxis ophioglossoides}. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Malaxis densiflora from India
