Calopogon (Noun)
Meaning
Terrestrial orchids of North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Calopogon tuberosus is the most common terrestrial orchid in the southeastern United States.
- Calopogon species thrive in well-draining acidic soil with full sun to partial shade.
- The leaves of Calopogon orchids typically resemble the surrounding vegetation, making them difficult to detect.
- A group of novice botanists spent days searching for a rare Calopogon species in the Appalachian Mountains.
- Researchers have identified three species of Calopogon, with the most common one being the Calopogon tuberosus.