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jumping orchid

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 Definition: [n]  orchid having both male and female flowers in the same raceme; when a sensitive projection at the base of the column of the male flower is touched the pollen is suddenly ejected
 
 Synonyms: Catasetum macrocarpum
 
 See Also: Catasetum, genus Catasetum, orchid, orchidaceous plant

 

 

 

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