Early Coral Root (Noun)
Meaning
Plant having clumps of nearly leafless pale yellowish to greenish stems bearing similarly colored flowers with white lower lips; northern New Mexico north through South Dakota and Washington to Alaska.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The early coral root can be found in the higher elevations of the mountain ranges across northern New Mexico, as well as in the north up through parts of South Dakota and Washington to Alaska.
- Early coral root's flowers often grow in dense clusters and both blooms and stems showcase a muted, pastel-hued color palette reminiscent of faded summer days and early fall sunrise.
- This small, perennial orchid, also referred to as early coral root, often grows up to one foot tall in heights and blooms from May to August in the wild.
- Early coral root can thrive in sites with rocky, well-draining soil; consider incorporating this low-maintenance plant in a shade garden.
- Care should be taken when handling our delicate early coral root specimens since root damage might hinder successful grafting and reproduction.