labellum in English
noun
1
each of a pair of lobes at the tip of the proboscis in some insects.
2
a central petal at the base of an orchid flower, typically larger than the other petals and of a different shape.
If insects smaller than the pollinator become trapped they may crawl out without pollination occurring or, if larger than the pollinator, they may stay trapped until the labellum opens again.
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1. Orchidantha means "orchid-flower", as one of the petals on the flowers is modified into a labellum, like the flowers of orchids.
2. Achilary definition: having no labellum or lip, or one that is undeveloped , as in the flower of certain Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples
3. Achilary 释义: having no labellum or lip, or one that is undeveloped , as in the flower of certain 意思、发音、翻译及示例