cleistes divaricata

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cleistes divaricata

A pink cleistes divaricata orchid blooms in a sunny meadow.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A terrestrial orchid species: "Cleistes divaricata" is the scientific name for a specific species of orchid native to the northeastern United States. It is characterized by its magenta-pink flowers which have a distinctive funnel-shaped lip.
Usage
  • Noun:
    • The rare Cleistes divaricata was spotted in the pine barrens.
    • Conservation efforts focus on protecting the habitat of Cleistes divaricata.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical taxonomy: The name is used in a formal, scientific context to precisely identify this species, distinguishing it from other orchids in the genus .
    • The study compared the pollination mechanisms of Cleistes divaricata and its close relatives.
Variants and Related Words
  • Spreading Pogonia: A common name for , as it was formerly placed in the genus .
    • Field guides may list this flower under its old name, spreading pogonia.
Synonyms
  • Spreading Pogonia: The primary common name.
  • Rosebud Orchid: Another occasional common name referring to the flower's appearance.
Notes
  • This term is a proper scientific name (a binomial). It is always written in italics, with the genus () capitalized and the species epithet () in lowercase.
cleistes divaricata

A pink cleistes divaricata orchid blooms in a sunny meadow.

Noun
  1. orchid of northeastern United States with magenta-pink flowers having funnel-shaped lip; sometimes placed in genus Pogonia

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