Pyrorchis

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Pyrorchis

Description Pyrorchis is a genus of orchids that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. This genus was first described in 1810 by Robert Brown, a Scottish botanist. Pyrorchis has around 8 species, which are mainly found in Australia and New Zealand. The name Pyrorchis is derived from the Greek words “pyr” and “orchis,” which means “fire orchid.” Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…