Corallorhiza (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of leafless root-parasitic orchids having small purplish or yellowish racemose flowers with lobed lips; widely distributed in temperate regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The forest floor was covered with the tiny, purplish flowers of corallorhiza, adding a pop of color to the dense foliage.
- The orchid enthusiast was thrilled to spot a corallorhiza blooming in the understory, its yellowish petals glowing like a miniature sun.
- As the snow melted, the leafless stems of corallorhiza began to emerge from the ground, pushing their way up towards the light.
- In the woods, a clump of corallorhiza caught her eye, its racemose flowers bobbing gently in the breeze like a chorus of dancers.
- Despite their lack of leaves, corallorhiza are capable of thriving in poor soil, relying on their parasitic roots to extract nutrients from the surrounding plants.