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pogonia

pogonia

9.9
A small wild orchid that grows in wet, acidic places and has a single flower
  • noun
  • /pəˈɡoʊniə/
  • Specialized
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  • Several species of pogonia bear pink or white flowers in late spring.

Examples

  • The pogonia blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • The rare pogonia thrives in acidic wetlands across eastern North America.

  • Conservationists monitor the local pogonia population to protect these unique orchids.

  • Have you ever seen a pogonia in the wild?

  • The pogonia blooms beautifully in the marshland during the summer.

  • I spotted a rare pogonia while hiking through the wetlands.

  • The pogonia is known for its delicate and striking flower.

Synonyms

orchid
vspogonia
106 3.9

A plant with unusual colorful flowers that often last a long time

is a hardy bog species with slender roots, few leaves and a single flower
orchidaceous plant
vspogonia
  • Specialized
8.0

A plant with unusually shaped, colorful flowers often grown in pots

is a specific bog species with slender roots, erect stems and a single flower

Compounds

Pogonia divaricata
  • Specialized
9.9

An orchid with bright pink, funnel-shaped flowers that grows in northeastern US wetlands

Pogonia rosea
  • Specialized
9.9

A bright pink orchid with large showy flowers on a tall stem

spreading pogonia
  • US
9.9

A North American orchid with pink funnel-shaped flowers that grows in marshes

Surface Forms

pogonia singular
pogonias plural

Etymology

Pogonia comes from the Greek root pogon, which means 'beard', because many of these orchids have a part of the flower that looks like a little beard. So pogonia is the name for these 'bearded' bog orchids, a handy image to remember this hardy wetland flower.