Male Orchis (Noun)
Meaning
Eurasian orchid with showy pink or purple flowers in a loose spike.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The male Orchis is a distinctive plant that can be identified in the field by its unusual flower spike.
- In the Mediterranean region the male Orchis is a common orchid of dry, sunny places.
- Male Orchis flowers vary in color, but are often spotted or mottled with darker shades of pink or purple.
- The male Orchis has long been a popular subject in botanical art, due to the showy nature of its flowers.
- In some parts of its range, the male Orchis is threatened by overcollection for horticultural purposes.