1. Mexican epiphytic orchid having pale green or yellow-green flowers with white purple-veined lip
   "The delicate veining on the butterfly orchis's petals resembled insect wings";
   - butterfly orchid, Epidendrum venosum, Encyclia venosa
    
2. Mediterranean orchid having usually purple flowers with a fan-shaped spotted or striped rose-red lip
   "The butterfly orchis's delicate blooms resembled small insects";
   - butterfly orchid, Orchis papilionaceae

Type of: orchid, orchidaceous plant, orchis

Part of: Encyclia, genus Encyclia