also: とうようラン
Oriental orchid; orchid of Oriental origin
Refers to orchids native to East Asia, especially Cymbidium and other traditional species, often contrasted with Western orchids (洋ラン).
See also: 洋蘭
Many Oriental orchids have a better fragrance compared to Western orchids.
My grandfather grows Oriental orchids in his garden.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kanji-katakana spelling, common in horticultural contexts.
Compound of 東洋 (tōyō, 'Orient') and 蘭 (ran, 'orchid'). The term distinguishes East Asian orchids from Western orchids (洋ラン).