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Dactylorhiza

Dactylorhiza

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A type of orchid with spotted leaves and finger-like roots that grows in Europe, Asia, and North Africa
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Dactylorhiza
  • The garden was beautiful, especially with the Dactylorhiza blooming among the other flowers.

Examples

  • Dactylorhiza maculata... or the spotted orchid.

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  • Many people travel to see the Dactylorhiza orchids during the spring when they are in full bloom.

  • Say, John, what can you tell me about this Dactylorhiza?

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  • In the field, we admired the Dactylorhiza for its unique spotted leaves and vibrant colors.

Compounds

Dactylorhiza maculata fuchsii
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild European orchid with spotted leaves and pink to white flowers marked dark red or purple

Surface Forms

Dactylorhiza singular
Dactylorhizas plural

Morphology

Dactylorhiza = dactyl + rhiza (opaque) = dactyl + rhiza

The genus name is a technical compound of Greek combining forms and is unlikely to yield a clear everyday meaning for average learners.

Etymology

Dactylorhiza comes from Greek parts dactyl- meaning 'finger' and -rhiza meaning 'root', just like digital keeps the 'finger' idea; these orchids have thick, finger-like roots, so the name describes the plant.