Any of several small terrestrial Australian orchids of the genus Eriochilus, having flowers with two white or pale pink spreading lobes; especially the widespread E. cucullatus.
Origin
Early 20th century.
Definition of parson's bands in US English:
parson's bands
noun
Any of several small terrestrial Australian orchids of the genus Eriochilus, having flowers with two white or pale pink spreading lobes; especially the widespread E. cucullatus.