Snow Orchid (Noun)
Meaning
Waxy white nearly leafless plant with stems in clusters and racemes of white flowers; northwestern United States to northern California and east to Idaho.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The snow_orchid grows in dense clusters on the forest floor, its white blooms standing out against the drab undergrowth.
- The botanical garden's conservatory was home to a stunning collection of snow_orchids, their delicate white petals a delight to behold.
- As the hikers climbed higher into the mountains, they stumbled upon a hidden glade filled with snow_orchids, their waxy stems swaying gently in the breeze.
- Snow_orchids thrive in the misty, humid conditions of the Pacific Northwest, where the cool air and dappled shade allow them to flourish.
- The park ranger carefully led the nature walk group through the forest, pointing out the rare snow_orchids that grew in clusters beneath the towering trees.