''Malaxis'', commonly called adder's mouth, is a genus of terrestrial and semiepiphytic
orchid
Orchids are plants that belong to the family Orchidaceae (), a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with blooms that are often colourful and fragrant.
Along with the Asteraceae, they are one of the two largest families of flowering ...
s. The generic name signifies "smooth" and alludes to the tender texture of the leaves. There are approximately 182 species, found mostly in tropics but with some species in temperate regions.

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The Plant List, search for ''Malaxis''
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References
Malaxideae genera
Taxa named by Olof Swartz
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