Lizard Orchid (Noun)
Meaning
An orchid of the genus Himantoglossum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Himantoglossum robertianum, commonly known as the lizard orchid, is a species of orchid native to the Mediterranean region.
- The name "lizard orchid" is thought to refer to the tongue-like shape of the petals, which resemble a lizard's tongue.
- The lizard orchid is a terrestrial orchid that thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
- Himantoglossum hircinum, another species of lizard orchid, has a distinctive purple flower with a white lip.
- In the wild, the lizard orchid often grows on rocky outcrops, where its delicate roots can take hold in the crevices.