Habenaria (Noun)
Meaning
Chiefly terrestrial orchids with tubers or fleshy roots often having long slender spurs and petals and lip lobes; includes species formerly placed in genus Gymnadeniopsis.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The habenaria orchid, with its delicate white petals and long slender spur, is a prized find among botanists.
- In the forest, the habenaria grew in clusters, its fleshy roots snaking through the underbrush.
- The genus habenaria is characterized by its unique lip lobes, which are often fringed or toothed.
- Habenaria orchids are often found in woodland areas, where their tubers can absorb moisture from the soil.
- The habenaria's long, slender spur serves as a guide for pollinators, leading them to the flower's reproductive organs.