Aplectrum
- noun
- /ˈæplɛktrəm/
- Specialized
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Aplectrum
- The Aplectrum is commonly known as putty root due to its sticky tuber.
Examples
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The Aplectrum blooms in late spring with its distinctive striped flowers.
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Botanists found several specimens of Aplectrum in the shaded woodland.
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The Aplectrum is known for its unique appearance.
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In the spring, Aplectrum blooms beautifully.
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The Aplectrum grows in moist, shaded areas, thriving in rich forest soil.
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Gardeners appreciate the Aplectrum for its striking flowers that attract pollinators.
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In North America, the Aplectrum is often sought after for its unique characteristics.
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 one leaf and yellowish-brown flowers
Compounds
- Specialized
A North American orchid with one leaf and small yellow-brown flowers called putty root
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aplectrum is the scientific name for a North American orchid often called 'putty root'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the name as a- + plectrum, where plectrum is the small pick used to pluck strings, so the name brings to mind a single, 'plucked' root or leaf — just like this orchid, which has one main leaf and a sticky 'putty' root.
