1. Any of several European orchids of the genus Ophrys
   "The spider orchid's intricate flower mimics the appearance of its insect pollinators"
    
2. Central American orchid having spiderlike flowers with prominent green warts
   "This spider orchid's warty flowers deterred many collectors";
   - Brassia verrucosa
    
3. South American orchid with spiderlike pale-yellow to pale-green flowers
   "The spider orchid's strange blooms fascinated visitors";
   - Brassia lawrenceana

Derived forms: spider orchids

Type of: orchid, orchidaceous plant

Part of: Brassia, genus Brassia, genus Ophrys, Ophrys

Encyclopedia: Spider orchid