Showy Orchis (Noun)
Meaning
North American orchid having a spike of violet-purple flowers mixed with white; sepals and petals form a hood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The showy orchis is a flower that is native to North America and can be spotted in the wild from May to July.
- It's time to take a hike and see if we can find some showy orchis blooming in the woods.
- The botanist spent hours observing the showy orchis, taking detailed notes of its unique characteristics.
- Showy orchis are one of the most striking wildflowers that grow in the region's woodland areas.
- She had to push aside the underbrush to get a good look at the delicate showy orchis.