Peacock orchis (genus Pleione) are a small group of beautiful, predominantly terrestrial but sometimes epiphytic or lithophytic, miniature orchids. This genus is named after Pleione, mother of the Pleiades (in Greek mythology) and comprises about 20 species. Other common names of this genus include glory of the East, Himalayan crocus, Indian crocus and windowsill orchid. The genus Diploconchium Schauer is generally included here. The Gladiolus callianthus is also sometimes commonly referred to as a "peacock orchid," however it has no relation to the pleione flower. The genus Pleione is abbreviated Pln in trade journals.