'Peristeria elata' definitions:

Definition of 'Peristeria elata'

From: GCIDE

Dove plant \Dove" plant`\ (Bot.) A Central American orchid (Peristeria elata), having a flower stem five or six feet high, with numerous globose white fragrant flowers. The column in the center of the flower resembles a dove; -- called also Holy Spirit plant. [1913 Webster]