Rattlesnake Plantain (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several small temperate and tropical orchids having mottled or striped leaves and spikes of small yellowish-white flowers in a twisted raceme.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hikers carefully navigated through the dense forest to avoid stepping on the delicate rattlesnake plantain that lined their path.
- Her grandmother was known for her skills in dried flower arrangements, especially when it came to preserving the subtle rattlesnake plantain blooms.
- In their backyard, the family discovered a small colony of rattlesnake plantain orchids that had seemingly grown overnight, bringing a touch of exotic charm to their ordinary space.
- The park ranger pointed out the unusual shape of the rattlesnake plantain leaves as they walked along the nature trail.
- For her photography project, she chose to focus on the unique, twisted racemes and intricate details of various rattlesnake plantain species.