Hexalectris
- noun
- /ˌhɛksəˈlɛktrɪs/
- Specialized
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Hexalectris
- Several species within the Hexalectris genus are native to arid regions of North America.
Examples
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Conservationists are concerned about habitat loss affecting populations of Hexalectris in the wild.
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The rare Hexalectris orchid is sought after by botanists for its unique appearance.
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The rare Hexalectris orchids bloom in the spring.
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Did you see the Hexalectris growing in the forest?
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Conservationists are concerned about habitat loss affecting populations of Hexalectris in the wild.
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Several species within the Hexalectris genus are native to arid regions of North America.
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The rare Hexalectris orchid is sought after by botanists for its unique appearance.
Compounds
- Specialized
A kind of orchid with yellowish-brown flowers and dark veins that grows in southeastern Arizona and the eastern United States
- Specialized
A rare leafless orchid with thin reddish brown stems that grows in woodlands of Arizona and Texas
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hexalectris looks like it has the Greek part hexa- meaning 'six', as in hexagon, plus the ending -lectris, so a helpful way to remember the name is to picture 'six'. The word names a small group of related North American orchids, which scientists call a genus, and these orchids have no green and depend on fungi for food.
