Lady's Tresses (Noun)
Meaning
An orchid of the genus Spiranthes having slender often twisted spikes of white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The delicate lady's tresses orchid added a touch of elegance to the woodland garden.
- In the fall, the lady's tresses bloom in shades of white, creating a beautiful display of twisted spikes.
- The hikers stumbled upon a hidden clearing filled with lady's tresses, their slender stems swaying gently in the breeze.
- The botanist carefully transplanted the lady's tresses to a more suitable location, where they could thrive.
- As the seasons changed, the lady's tresses emerged from the earth, their white flowers dancing in the autumn air.