Adam-and-Eve
- noun
- /ˈædəm ənd ˈiv/
- US
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Adán y Eva
- On our hike, we spotted a rare Adam-and-Eve orchid blooming near the old oak tree.
Examples
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The forest floor was covered with Adam-and-Eve, their yellowish-brown flowers standing out among the leaves.
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Gardeners prize Adam-and-Eve for its unusual appearance and resilience in shade.
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I spotted an Adam-and-Eve orchid in the garden.
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The Adam-and-Eve flowers bloom in early spring.
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In the spring, the garden was filled with beautiful Adam-and-Eve orchids, showcasing their unique yellowish-brown flowers.
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As the weather warmed, she noticed the Adam-and-Eve plants emerging with their single, striking leaf.
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During our hike, we spotted an Adam-and-Eve orchid tucked among the forest foliage, its flowers adding a subtle charm to the landscape.
Synonyms
A North American orchid with one leaf and small yellow-brown flowers called putty root
A North American orchid with one leaf and yellow-brown flowers
A small North American orchid with a sticky underground root
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Adam-and-Eve comes from the Bible's first people, Adam and Eve, and one popular idea says people gave this name because the plant's leaves or flowers often look like a little 'pair' or couple on the forest floor. So gardeners call this small, one-leaf orchid Adam-and-Eve because its look reminds people of a simple 'pair'.
