Corallorhiza
- noun
- /kəˌræl.əˈraɪ.zə/
- Specialized
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Corallorhiza
- Unlike most orchids, Corallorhiza lacks leaves and relies on its roots for nutrition.
Examples
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The rare Corallorhiza orchid was spotted in the forest during the spring survey.
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The Corallorhiza plant thrives in shaded areas.
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Botanists are fascinated by the unique mycoheterotrophic lifestyle of Corallorhiza species.
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Have you ever seen a Corallorhiza in the wild?
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The rare Corallorhiza orchid was spotted in the forest during the spring survey.
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Unlike most orchids, Corallorhiza lacks leaves and relies on its roots for nutrition.
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Have you ever seen a Corallorhiza in the wild?
Compounds
- Specialized
A North American orchid with leafless brownish stems and spotted white flowers
- Specialized
A nearly leafless orchid with reddish stems and pale pink and brown striped flowers that gets food from fungi
- Specialized
A small orchid with almost no leaves and pale yellow-green stems and flowers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Corallorhiza comes from Greek parts corallion ('coral') and rhiza ('root'). Its tangled, coral-like roots give the plant its name, which helps you remember this leafless orchid that lives and feeds through its roots.
