Butterfly orchid is a common name for numerous species of orchid, including the genera Platanthera and Psychopsis. Some are grown as ornamental plants because of their attractive flowers.
The Psychopsis genus includes about 5 species[1] of epiphytic orchids that are native to Central and South America. The flowers look like butterflies in that the upper 2 petals are narrow and antenna-shaped, the 2 lateral sepals are more prominent and resemble spotted wings.
