The phrase "vanilla orchid" refers to a type of tropical flower that grows on a vine and produces vanilla beans, which are used to make vanilla flavoring for food and drinks. Full definition
Vanilla orchids bloom for only a day, during which time they must be pollinated by hand. (purefoodcompany.com)
I had the joy of seeing a vanilla farm while on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, and I was stunned: hundreds of trees with vanilla orchid vines wrapped around the trunks; unfortunately they were not flowering or fruiting on my visit. (vibrantwellnessjournal.com)
Pure Vanilla Extract Native to Mexico, and reliant on the Mexican mountain bee for a natural pollination, our cold pressed extract is derived from vanilla orchids that mature slowly — insuring a deep, fragrant flavor. (ila-shop.co)