Lady's Slipper (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several chiefly American wildflowers having an inflated pouchlike lip; difficult or impossible to cultivate in the garden.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The lady's slipper orchids are a prized find for many botanists due to their unique and exotic appearance.
- She spent hours combing the forest floor for a glimpse of the elusive lady's slipper, a flower known for its rarity and beauty.
- As a seasoned horticulturist, she had given up on cultivating lady's slippers in her garden, finding them too finicky and temperamental.
- Despite their popularity among collectors, lady's slippers are notoriously difficult to propagate in a controlled environment.
- In the Pacific Northwest, lady's slippers are a highly sought-after sight among nature enthusiasts and photographers.