Goodyera

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A group of small orchids that grow in shaded northern woods with creeping stems and oval leaves

noun

Specialized

: Goodyera

Some species in the Goodyera genus are commonly called rattlesnake plantains.

Examples

Some species in the Goodyera genus are commonly called rattlesnake plantains.
Researchers surveyed a population of Goodyera to monitor its growth patterns.
The rare Goodyera orchid can be found in shaded woodland areas.
The Goodyera species are often found in shaded forest areas.
I saw a beautiful Goodyera during my hike in the mountains.
The rare Goodyera orchid can be found in shaded woodland areas.
Researchers surveyed a population of Goodyera to monitor its growth patterns.

Surface Forms

Goodyera singular

Goodyeras plural

Etymology

Goodyera names a group of small orchids and comes from the last name of the English plant scientist John Goodyer, who lived long ago. A helpful way to remember it is that Goodyera sounds like 'good year', but the name really honors Goodyer, so it refers to this particular genus of orchids.