Greater Butterfly Orchid (Noun)
Meaning
South European orchid with dark green flowers that are larger and less fragrant than Platanthera bifolia; sometimes placed in genus Habenaria.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Platanthera chlorantha, also known as the greater butterfly orchid, is widespread across much of southern Europe.
- Greater butterfly orchid flowers range from green to pale yellow-green in color and often have a delicate, intricate appearance.
- The greater butterfly orchid relies on specific nocturnal moths for pollination due to its strong association with them.
- Noted differences between the greater butterfly and lesser butterfly orchid include the size of their flowers.
- Researchers sometimes classify the greater butterfly orchid as a Habenaria species, although Platanthera is more commonly used.