The orchid genus "Aerides" (pronounced AIR-ih-deez) derives its name from the Greek words "aer" (air) and "eides" (resembling), literally meaning "child of the air". This name reflects the epiphytic nature of these orchids, which grow on other plants for support rather than soil, deriving moisture and nutrients from the air. The name "odorata", often found in species like Aerides odorata, further signifies that the flowers are fragrant. 「Aerides」（發音為 AIR-ih-deez）的名稱源自於希臘文「aer」（空氣）和「eides」(類似), 字面意思是「空氣之子」, 這個名字反映了這些蘭花的附生特性, 它們生長在其他植物上以獲得支撐, 而不是土壤, 從空氣中獲取水分和養分。 這與空氣鳳梨是類似的, 從空氣中獲取水分和養分。 鳳梨科 Bromeliaceae, 空氣鳳梨, 蘭科 Orchidaceae, 空氣蘭,
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