Corallorhiza Maculata (Noun)
Meaning
Common coral root having yellowish- or reddish- or purplish-brown leafless stems bearing loose racemes of similarly colored flowers with white purple-spotted lips; Guatemala to Canada.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Corallorhiza maculata is a type of orchid that can be found in the wild from Guatemala to Canada.
- The corallorhiza maculata is also known as the spotted coralroot due to the distinctive purple spots on its white lip.
- In the summer months, corallorhiza maculata produces loose racemes of yellowish- or reddish- or purplish-brown flowers.
- Corallorhiza maculata is a leafless orchid that obtains its nutrients by parasitizing fungi in the soil.
- The corallorhiza maculata is a relatively small orchid, typically growing to be around 10-30 cm in height.