Pogonia
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A small group of orchids that grows in wet bogs in northern regions
- noun
- Specialized
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Pogonia
- In the wetlands, you can find beautiful pogonia orchids blooming in late spring.
Examples
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Hiking through the marsh, we spotted a rare pogonia nestled among the ferns.
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Rose pogonias.
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The pogonia is known for its unique flowers that thrive in boggy conditions.
Compounds
Pogonia divaricata
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An orchid with bright pink, funnel-shaped flowers that grows in northeastern US wetlands
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A North American orchid with pink funnel-shaped flowers that grows in marshes
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Pogonia comes from the Greek word pogon, which means 'beard'. The orchid's flower has a hairy lip that looks like a small beard, so it was named for that feature.