Ram's-head Lady's Slipper (Noun)
Meaning
Orchid of northern North America having a brownish-green flower and red-and-white lip suggestive of a ram's head.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ram's-head lady's slipper is one of the most recognizable orchids of northern North America.
- The distinctive shape and coloring of the ram's-head lady's slipper's lip has captivated botanists and collectors alike.
- A common location to find the ram's-head lady's slipper is in woodland areas where the trees are deciduous.
- The unique shape of the ram's-head lady's slipper is not the only identifying characteristic of this orchid species.
- Hikers often report seeing the ram's-head lady's slipper in early summer in regions where the climate is cool and temperate.