jumping orchid (n)
Catasetum macrocarpum (n)

n12050014

type n
lex_filenum 20
def orchid having both male and female flowers in the same raceme
def when a sensitive projection at the base of the column of the male flower is touched the pollen is suddenly ejected
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Hypernym orchid, orchidaceous plant
Member holonym Catasetum, genus Catasetum
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Hyponym orchid, orchidaceous plant
Member meronym Catasetum, genus Catasetum

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