Broad-leaved Twayblade (Noun)
Meaning
Small orchid with two elliptic leaves and a slender raceme of small green flowers; western North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The broad-leaved twayblade is a rare and delicate orchid that can be found in the forests of western North America.
- In the spring, the broad-leaved twayblade produces a slender raceme of small green flowers that are usually overlooked by casual observers.
- This small orchid has two elliptic leaves that are typically found at the base of the stem, just above the roots of the broad-leaved twayblade.
- Orchid enthusiasts often search for the broad-leaved twayblade in the mountain forests of western North America, where it is most commonly found.
- The broad-leaved twayblade is a terrestrial orchid that grows in the shaded areas of forests, where the leaf litter is thick and the soil is rich in organic matter.