Lesser Twayblade (Noun)
Meaning
Orchid having two triangular leaves and a short lax raceme of green to rust-colored flowers with the lip flushed mauve; Europe and Asia and North America and Greenland.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The lesser twayblade, a small orchid species, is commonly found in Northern Europe and Asia with distinctive triangular leaves and short raceme.
- During a trek in North America, a hiker stumbled upon a lesser twayblade growing near a shaded area, showcasing its unique green to rust-colored flowers.
- A botanist studying the fauna of Greenland discovered that the lesser twayblade was one of the few orchid species thriving in the region's challenging environment.
- Green to rust-colored flowers with the lip flushed mauve, the lesser twayblade boasts one of the most distinct features among its orchid family.
- Researchers interested in the lesser twayblade took note of its ability to thrive in diverse climates, from Northern Europe to Asian regions.