Swan Orchid (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several orchids of the genus Cycnoches having slender arching columns of flowers suggesting the neck of a swan.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cycnoches, commonly referred to as the swan orchid, is a type of flowering orchid native to Central and South America.
- The swan orchid, with its delicate white blooms resembling a swan's neck, has long been a prized specimen among orchid aficionados.
- Orchid enthusiasts eagerly await the swan orchid's blooming season, an opportunity to marvel at its slender flowers and unique growth pattern.
- In the glasshouse, a lone swan orchid caught the visitor's eye, its slender stem arcing elegantly above the surrounding foliage.
- A beautiful arrangement of fresh flowers included the exotic swan orchid in shades of pure white that complemented the pure beauty.