letterleaf

English

Etymology

From letter +‎ leaf, from the fancied letter-like markings on leaves.

Noun

letterleaf (plural not attested)

  1. Certain orchids
    1. of species of the genus Grammatophyllum.
      Synonym: letter plant
    2. of the species Graptophyllum excelsum
    3. of the species Macodes petola

References

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