Purple Fringeless Orchis (Noun)
Meaning
Orchid of northeastern and alpine eastern North America closely related to the purple fringed orchids but having rosy-purple or violet flowers with denticulate leaf divisions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The purple fringeless orchis is a relatively rare but striking species found in the mountainous regions of the eastern United States and Canada.
- The botanist spent years studying the unique characteristics of the purple fringeless orchis in its natural habitat.
- Compared to its more common cousins, the purple fringeless orchis has a more delicate appearance with its rosy-purple flowers.
- In the alpine meadows of New England, the purple fringeless orchis can be spotted blooming in late summer.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the purple fringeless orchis and its habitats from human impact and climate change.