Pogonia Divaricata (Noun)
Meaning
Orchid of northeastern United States with magenta-pink flowers having funnel-shaped lip; sometimes placed in genus Pogonia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pogonia divaricata is a type of orchid that is native to the northeastern United States and is known for its distinctive magenta-pink flowers.
- The pogonia divaricata is a perennial orchid that grows in wetlands and produces funnel-shaped lip flowers in the summer months.
- In some classifications, the pogonia divaricata is placed in the genus Pogonia, although this is not universally accepted among botanists.
- Pogonia divaricata is often found growing in bogs and fens, where the acidic soil and consistent moisture provide ideal conditions for its growth.
- The pogonia divaricata is a relatively rare orchid, and its populations are often fragmented and scattered throughout its range in the northeastern United States.