Cypripedium reginae
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Definition
- Noun:
- A species of wild orchid native to northeastern North America, characterized by its pale pink flowers and a distinctive, inflated, pouch-shaped lip (labellum). The plant is commonly known as the "showy lady's slipper" or "queen's lady's slipper."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Cypripedium reginae is one of the largest and most spectacular native orchids in North America.
- We found a beautiful specimen of Cypripedium reginae growing in the wet meadow.
- Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the habitat of Cypripedium reginae.
Advanced Usage
- In Botanical Context: The name is used in scientific classification and formal botanical writing to precisely identify this species.
- The study focused on the pollination ecology of Cypripedium reginae.
Variants and Related Words
- Showy lady's slipper (n): The common name for .
- Queen's lady's slipper (n): Another common name for this orchid.
- Cypripedium (n): The genus to which this species belongs, encompassing other "lady's slipper" orchids.
Synonyms
- Showy lady's slipper (n)
- Queen's lady's slipper (n)
Related Phrases
- Lady's slipper orchid: A general term for orchids of the genus , characterized by their slipper-shaped pouch.
Noun
- pale pink wild orchid of northeastern America having an inflated pouchlike lip