genus dendrobium

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Definition Noun : 1. A taxonomic category in biological classification : "Genus Dendrobium" is the scientific name for a large and diverse genus of orchids. This genus is placed within the family Orchidaceae. 2. A group of related species : It encompasses a wide variety of chiefly epiphytic (growing on trees) or lithophytic (growing on rocks) orchid species native to tropical and subtropical re...