Cleistes Rosea (Noun)
Meaning
Orchid of central and northern South America having 1- to 3-blossomed racemes of large showy rose-colored flowers; sometimes placed in genus Pogonia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cleistes rosea is an epiphytic orchid that is widely cultivated for its stunning rose-colored flowers.
- In its natural habitat, Cleistes rosea grows on tree trunks in humid, shaded forests of central and northern South America.
- Cleistes rosea flowers have three petals and three sepals, which are similar in shape and color, forming a delicate star-like pattern.
- Some taxonomists group Cleistes rosea with the genus Pogonia, but it is still widely recognized as a distinct species within the orchid family.
- The Cleistes rosea orchid blooms for a relatively short period, but its large, showy flowers make it a prized addition to any orchid collection.