Pterostylis (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of terrestrial orchids of Australia and New Zealand and western Pacific.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Some species of pterostylis, known as jewel orchids, are often cultivated by orchid enthusiasts due to their beautiful and unusual flowers.
- In their natural habitats, pterostis usually grow in shady moist locations with humus-rich soil, often in association with other forest floor vegetation.
- One of the characteristics that distinguish Pterostylis from other terrestrial orchids is its extremely slender, slender leaves and delicate white or colored flowers.
- There are around four hundred pterostylis species, many of which have been recently discovered and several are still being studied by botanists and scientists.
- Scientists are currently studying Pterostylis for its potential useful properties aside from its aesthetic appeal as an ornamental plant in gardens and indoor spaces.