Definition

Noun: 1. A species of orchid: Corallorhiza maculata is the scientific name for a specific type of terrestrial orchid commonly known as the spotted coralroot. It is characterized by its lack of chlorophyll, its parasitic or mycoheterotrophic relationship with fungi, and its distinctive floral structure.

Usage

• is found in forested habitats across North America.
• Botanists study the unique biology of .
• Unlike most plants, does not perform photosynthesis.

Advanced Usage

• The species name "" (meaning "spotted") refers to the purple spots often found on the flower's lip.
• In botanical classification, belongs to the family Orchidaceae.

Variants and Related Words

• Spotted coralroot: The common English name for .
• Corallorhiza (noun): The genus to which this species belongs, encompassing other coralroot orchids.
• Mycoheterotroph (noun): A term describing plants like that obtain nutrients from fungi associated with tree roots.

Synonyms

• Spotted coralroot

Different Meanings

This term has only one specific meaning as a proper noun referring to a biological species. It is not used idiomatically or in phrasal verbs.

Noun

1. common coral root having yellowish- or reddish- or purplish-brown leafless stems bearing loose racemes of similarly colored flowers with white purple-spotted lips; Guatemala to Canada