Latin Translation for a Flower Name

Orchid is an interesting word. The American Heritage Dictionary has this
to say aboout its etymolgy:



So we could use the word orchis for orchid, which could also be
translated "testicle" ("nomadic testicle" is an interesting concept, but
probably not suited to your particular project). Or we could use orchidea
(the singular of orchideae), which is really a scientific term brought into
use to classify the orchid family.

As for nomadic, there is a Latin word nomas which refers specifically to a
nomadic people. There is also the word vagrans, meaning "wandering".

So, your choice:
Orchis nomas
Orichidea nomas
Orchis vagrans
Orchidea vagrans

If it were me, I'd pick Orchidea vagrans.

Thanks!
George, thanks so much for your thoughtful consideration of the translation. I especially appreciate your clarification on the difference between orchis and orchidea - (An art piece that translates to "wandering testicle" is not what I had in mind!)Though I agree that Orchidea vagrans is the best literal translation, I think I'm going to go with Orchidea nomas because the "vagrans" term reminds me of the word "vagrant".

Thanks again!

Brendan
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Wow, outstanding project!