Cephalanthera (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of temperate Old World terrestrial orchids.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cephalanthera orchids thrive in woodland environments with well-drained soil and moderate sunlight.
- Cephalanthera albensis, also known as the small white helleborine, is native to Japan and Korea.
- Orchid enthusiasts have sought to cultivate the elusive Cephalanthera in greenhouses with limited success.
- Taxonomists classify the genus Cephalanthera as a part of the family Orchidaceae.
- Several species within the Cephalanthera genus display white flowers that lack spots and have petals similar in appearance.