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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Orchidaceae — the laelias.
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Examples
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Nancy Sharoff (Laelia Laval - SL) and Kevin Jarrett (KJ Hax) are pleased to announce the launch of "SLolar Central" (SLolar = Second Life Scholar), a facility providing FREE, temporary "office space" (and other resources) for K-20 educators and school administrators exploring Second Life.
Archive 2007-05-27 Milosun Czervik 2007
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So, Laelia maialis refers to a unique orquid species.
Orchids of Mexico 1997
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The second name, maialis, distinguishes this Laelia from all others.
Orchids of Mexico 1997
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First name, Laelia, indicates that this plant belongs to that genus, a group well represented in Jalisco and neighboring states.
Orchids of Mexico 1997
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Species with sizable pseudobulbs, such as Catasetum, many Laelia and some Dendrobium, store water and are well prepared for their resting periods.
Orchids of Mexico 1997
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I have often too enjoyed the agreeable conversation of Laelia, the daughter of Caius, and observed in her a strong tincture of her father's elegance.
Cicero's Brutus or History of Famous Orators; also His Orator, or Accomplished Speaker. Marcus Tullius Cicero
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Dendrobium, Epidrobium, Epidendrum, Laelia, Miltonia and Paphiopedilum prefer nighttime temperatures in the low 50s.
The Seattle Times 2010
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There are about 50 species of Laelia, which are found throughout Central and South America, with a high concentration in Mexico.
Article Source Nora Ingrid 2009
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FREE SL Office Residency on EduIsland II by Laelia Laval
Archive 2007-05-27 Milosun Czervik 2007
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Slc. Hsin Buu Lady is a cross between Slc. Wendy's Valentine and Laelia anceps.
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