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Cephalanthera

Cephalanthera

9.9
A small group of ground orchids that grow in Europe and Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The white helleborine, a member of Cephalanthera, blooms in late spring.

Examples

  • Several species in the genus Cephalanthera can be found in European woodlands.

  • The Cephalanthera orchid is known for its delicate flowers.

  • Researchers documented the distribution of Cephalanthera orchids across the Mediterranean region.

  • You can find Cephalanthera growing in shaded woodlands.

  • Researchers documented the distribution of Cephalanthera orchids across the Mediterranean region.

  • Several species in the genus Cephalanthera can be found in European woodlands.

  • The white helleborine, a member of Cephalanthera, blooms in late spring.

Compounds

Cephalanthera rubra
  • Specialized
9.9

An orchid with loose spikes of bright pink flowers found in southern Europe and Asia

Surface Forms

Cephalanthera singular
Cephalantherae plural

Etymology

Cephalanthera comes from Greek roots cephal- meaning 'head' and anthera meaning 'anther', the pollen part of a flower. It was named because the orchid's anther sits near the top of the flower, so Cephalanthera refers to this small group of orchids that grow on the ground.