''Cymbidium kanran'', the cold-growing cymbidium, is a species of

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 ...

. The species was first described by Makino in 1902 and was first domesticated over 2,500 years ago.

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kanran Kanran, or Karan, was an Alaafin of the Oyo Empire. He succeeded Oba Odarawu. He was considered a fierce and tempestuous leader, and is said to have subjected his subjects to severe punishments. He inspired the Oyo proverb, 'O nika ninu ju Karan ...

Plants described in 1902 {{Cymbidieae-stub