Dragon's Mouth (Noun)
Meaning
A bog orchid with usually a solitary fragrant magenta pink blossom with a wide gaping corolla; Canada.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Arethusa bulbosa is commonly known as the dragon's mouth, a rare and unique orchid found in Canada's bogs.
- In the wild, the dragon's mouth orchid blooms in late spring, attracting various pollinators to its solitary magenta pink flowers.
- Local Canadian botanists often study the dragon's mouth, trying to preserve this species and its habitat for future generations.
- Deep in the Canadian bog, a single dragon's mouth orchid was discovered with an exceptionally large, fragrant bloom that captivated the attention of everyone nearby.
- Locals in the region have learned to protect the dragon's mouth orchid, reducing human impact on this rare and delicate flower in Canada's wetlands.