Pogonia (Noun)
Meaning
Any hardy bog orchid of the genus Pogonia: terrestrial orchids having slender rootstocks and erect stems bearing one or a few leaves and a solitary terminal flower.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The boggy terrain was home to a variety of rare orchids, including the delicate pogonia.
- In the wild, pogonia orchids can be difficult to spot due to their solitary blooms and slender stems.
- The conservationist spent years studying the pogonia, learning about its unique growing habits and habitats.
- The garden featured a collection of hardy orchids, including the pogonia, which thrived in the damp soil.
- The pogonia's solitary terminal flower was a sight to behold, its petals a vibrant shade of pink against the dull green of the leaves.