Monotropa Uniflora (Noun)
Meaning
Small waxy white or pinkish-white saprophytic woodland plant having scalelike leaves and a nodding flower; turns black with age.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The forest floor was dotted with the rare and unusual monotropa uniflora, its waxy white petals glistening in the dappled light.
- Monotropa uniflora, also known as the ghost pipe or Indian pipe, is a unique and fascinating plant that obtains its nutrients by parasitizing fungi.
- As the seasons passed, the delicate monotropa uniflora flowers began to turn a deep black, adding a touch of mystery to the already enchanting forest landscape.
- The botanist spent hours studying the monotropa uniflora, marveling at its ability to thrive in the dark, shaded environments of the woodland floor.
- In the stillness of the forest, the monotropa uniflora stood out as a striking and otherworldly presence, its pale petals glowing like tiny lanterns in the gloom.