noun
- Plural of cattleya; tropical orchids with large, showy flowers, widely cultivated as ornamental plants.
Usage: Botanical term; commonly used in horticulture and floristry
Examples
- The florist arranged several cattleyas in the wedding bouquet.
- Cattleyas are prized for their fragrant, colorful blooms.
- She grows cattleyas in her greenhouse under controlled humidity.
- The orchid show featured rare cattleyas from Central America.
- Cattleyas require bright, indirect light to thrive indoors.