showy lady slipper
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Definition
Noun: 1. A specific orchid species: The "showy lady slipper" is the common name for Cypripedium reginae, a perennial, terrestrial orchid native to North America. It is characterized by its large, striking flowers which have a white or pale pink pouch (the "slipper") and pink to magenta-streaked sepals and petals.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The showy lady slipper is considered one of the most beautiful wild orchids in the eastern United States.
- We were lucky to find a small colony of showy lady slippers blooming in the bog.
- Due to habitat loss, the showy lady slipper is protected in many states.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In formal botanical or horticultural writing, the scientific name is often used alongside or instead of the common name "showy lady slipper" for precision.
- The conservation plan focuses on protecting the habitat of Cypripedium reginae, commonly known as the showy lady slipper.
Variants and Related Words
- Lady's slipper / Lady slipper (n): The general common name for orchids of the genus , which share the distinctive slipper-shaped pouch. "Showy lady slipper" is a specific type within this group.
- Pink and white lady's slipper (n): An alternative common name for the same species, .
- Queen's lady slipper (n): Another less common name for this orchid, referencing its specific epithet (meaning "queen's").
Synonyms
- Cypripedium reginae (n): The scientific Latin name, used as a formal synonym.
- Pink and white lady's slipper (n): A descriptive synonym based on flower color.
Related Phrases / Terms
- Orchid family (Orchidaceae) (n): The large plant family to which the showy lady slipper belongs.
- Bog orchid (n): A general term for orchids that grow in wetland habitats like bogs and fens, which is the preferred habitat for the showy lady slipper.
Noun
- pale pink wild orchid of northeastern America having an inflated pouchlike lip