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Calopogon

Calopogon

9.9
A group of wild orchids from North America that grow in soil and have pink flowers often called grass pinks
  • noun
  • /ˌkæl.əˈpoʊ.ɡən/
  • Specialized
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  • The Calopogon orchid blooms in late spring and is admired for its striking pink flowers.

Examples

  • Botanists discovered a new population of Calopogon in the wet meadows of the wildlife reserve.

  • Many gardeners cultivate Calopogon for its beauty and adaptability to various soil types.

  • The Calopogon blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Have you seen a Calopogon in the wild?

  • Many gardeners cultivate Calopogon for its beauty and adaptability to various soil types.

  • The Calopogon orchid blooms in late spring and is admired for its striking pink flowers.

  • Botanists discovered a new population of Calopogon in the wet meadows of the wildlife reserve.

Compounds

Calopogon pulchellum
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American wild orchid with bright pink to purple flowers

Calopogon tuberosum
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American orchid with bright pink flowers and thick underground roots

Surface Forms

Calopogon singular
Calopogons plural

Etymology

The word Calopogon comes from the Greek parts kalos 'beautiful' and pogon 'beard'. The orchid has a hairy, beard-like lip, so the name means 'beautiful beard' and helps you remember its showy pink flowers.