Calypso Bulbosa (Noun)
Meaning
Rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Calypso bulbosa is a rare north temperate bog orchid that can be found in the wetlands of northern Europe and Asia.
- The calypso bulbosa, with its delicate white to pink flower, is a prized sight among orchid enthusiasts.
- In the early summer, the calypso bulbosa blooms, its solitary flower marking the tip of an erect reddish stalk above a single basal leaf.
- The calypso bulbosa is often difficult to spot due to its small size and preference for remote, acidic bogs.
- Despite its rarity, the calypso bulbosa has become a popular subject among botanical artists and photographers.