Orchidelirium

But it doesn't take a Freudian to discern a strong sexual subtext in the passion for these flowers, especially among men, who as any visit to an orchid show will tell you, suffer disproportionately from "orchidelirium" — the Victorians' term for the madness these flowers inspire.

Orchidelirium accurately reflected the social values of the people rich enough to indulge in it.

Equally great was "Orchidelirium," the orchid craze that saw rare orchids being sold at London auctions for exorbitant prices.