Listera Ovata (Noun)
Meaning
Orchid having a pair of ovate leaves and a long slender raceme of green flowers sometimes tinged red-brown; Europe to central Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Listera ovata is a terrestrial orchid that can be found in the wild in Europe and central Asia.
- Listera ovata is a unique orchid species that has a pair of ovate leaves and a long slender raceme of green flowers.
- In the summer months, the Listera ovata produces a long raceme of small green flowers that are sometimes tinged with red-brown.
- The Listera ovata is a relatively small orchid, typically growing to a height of around 20-30 cm.
- Listera ovata is often found growing in shaded woodland areas, where the soil is rich in humus and the atmosphere is cool and damp.