Orchis Spectabilis (Noun)
Meaning
North American orchid having a spike of violet-purple flowers mixed with white; sepals and petals form a hood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The showy orchis, or orchis spectabilis, is a terrestrial orchid native to eastern North America, producing vibrant violet-purple flowers in late spring.
- Orchis spectabilis, commonly known as the showy orchid, grows in rich woodlands and along streams in eastern North America, its unique flowers attracting pollinators.
- The orchis spectabilis is a striking North American orchid with a distinctive hood formed by its sepals and petals, surrounding a delicate white and purple lip.
- Orchis spectabilis thrives in the shaded, moist environments of eastern North America, where its remarkable flowers bloom for several weeks in the spring.
- The unique flowers of the orchis spectabilis are often seen in late spring, adding splashes of color to the forest floor in eastern North America.