Clustered Lady's Slipper (Noun)
Meaning
Clusters of several short stems each having 2 broad leaves and 2-4 drooping brownish to greenish flowers with pouches mottled with purple; British Columbia to central California and northern Colorado.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The clustered lady's slipper is a rare and unique orchid known for its distinctive shape and coloring.
- In the mountainous regions of British Columbia, the clustered lady's slipper can be found growing in clusters, often on steep slopes.
- Hikers and naturalists flock to central California each spring to catch a glimpse of the elusive clustered lady's slipper in bloom.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the clustered lady's slipper, which is threatened by habitat loss and climate change.
- Northern Colorado is home to a large population of clustered lady's slippers, which can be found growing in shaded woodland areas.