Definition

Noun: 1. A species of orchid: Habenaria peramoena is a specific type of terrestrial orchid native to certain regions of eastern North America. It is characterized by its showy flowers and is closely related to other fringed orchids.

Usage

• is the scientific (Latin) name for this orchid species. It is used in botanical, horticultural, and ecological contexts.
• Common names, such as "purple fringeless orchid" or "pride of the Blue Ridge," may also be used to refer to this plant in non-scientific writing.

Examples

• The conservationists were thrilled to discover a thriving population of in the protected meadow.
• is distinguished by its rosy-purple flowers and the finely toothed (denticulate) divisions on its leaves.
• In her field guide, she noted the precise location where the was in bloom.

Advanced Usage

• The name is always written in italics, following the convention for genus and species names in biological taxonomy.
• When used in a taxonomic hierarchy, it follows the genus name .

Variants and Related Words

• Purple fringeless orchid: A common English name for this species.
• Habenaria: The genus to which this species belongs. Other species include (small purple fringed orchid).
• Orchidaceae: The botanical family that includes all orchids, including the genus .

Synonyms

• Purple fringeless orchid (common name)

Different Meanings

• As a proper scientific name, refers exclusively to this single species of orchid and has no other general meanings in the English language.

Noun

1. orchid of northeastern and alpine eastern North America closely related to the purple fringed orchids but having rosy-purple or violet flowers with denticulate leaf divisions