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Cephalanthera rubra

Cephalanthera rubra

9.9
An orchid with loose spikes of bright pink flowers found in southern Europe and Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The woods were filled with the delicate blooms of Cephalanthera rubra during the early summer months.

Examples

  • Many photographers visit the region each year hoping to capture images of the striking Cephalanthera rubra orchid.

  • The Cephalanthera rubra blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Botanists were excited to find a rare specimen of Cephalanthera rubra in the national park.

  • Gardeners love the Cephalanthera rubra for its vibrant color.

  • Many photographers visit the region each year hoping to capture images of the striking Cephalanthera rubra orchid.

  • The woods were filled with the delicate blooms of Cephalanthera rubra during the early summer months.

  • Botanists were excited to find a rare specimen of Cephalanthera rubra in the national park.

Synonyms

red helleborine
vsCephalanthera rubra
  • UK
9.9

A small orchid with bright pink flowers that grows in Mediterranean and Asian woods

is the scientific Latin name for the same orchid species

Surface Forms

Cephalanthera rubra singular
Cephalanthera rubrae plural

Morphology

Cephalanthera + rubrum

The phrase is a binomial scientific name combining the genus Cephalanthera (terrestrial orchids) with a specific epithet; a learner who knows both parts and the convention of Latin species names can infer it denotes a particular species of Cephalanthera (an orchid). This is a compositional proper-name structure rather than an idiomatic phrase, so its meaning is transparent given knowledge of the constituents and naming convention.

Etymology

Cephalanthera rubra comes from old words cephal- meaning 'head' and rubra meaning 'red'. People think the small top part of the flower looked like a little head and its bright pink-red color gave the name, so the name helps you remember it is a red orchid.