Cypripedium (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of chiefly American perennial leafy-stemmed orchids: lady's slippers; sometimes includes species of genus Paphiopedilum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The park ranger carefully led the group through the forest to see the rare cypripedium that bloomed only once a year.
- In the botanical garden, the unique shape of the cypripedium drew many admiring glances from visitors.
- Cypripedium orchids require precise conditions to thrive, making them a challenge for even experienced gardeners.
- The naturalist spent years studying the different species of cypripedium found in the region's woodlands.
- Conservation efforts focused on protecting the cypripedium and its habitat from the threats of over-development and pollution.