Common Spotted Orchid (Noun)
Meaning
European orchid having lanceolate leaves spotted purple and pink to white or mauve flowers spotted or lined deep red or purple.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The common spotted orchid is a widespread and variable species found in a variety of habitats throughout Europe.
- In the UK, the common spotted orchid is one of the most common orchid species, found in grasslands, meadows, and woodland edges.
- The common spotted orchid has a distinctive appearance, with lanceolate leaves spotted purple and flowers that range in color from pink to white or mauve.
- The flowers of the common spotted orchid are typically spotted or lined deep red or purple, adding to the plant's ornamental value.
- In some parts of Europe, the common spotted orchid is considered a protected species due to habitat loss and degradation.