Genus Gymnadenia (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of terrestrial orchids of North America and temperate Eurasia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Gymnadenia is a small group of terrestrial orchids that can be found in North America and temperate Eurasia.
- Gymnadenia orchids are known for their delicate flowers and slender stems that grow in a variety of habitats.
- In the mountain meadows of Europe, the genus Gymnadenia is represented by several species of orchids that bloom in the summer months.
- The genus Gymnadenia is closely related to the genus Nigritella, and some taxonomists consider them to be part of the same group.
- Gymnadenia conopsea, also known as the fragrant orchid, is one of the most common species in the genus Gymnadenia.