Platanthera
- noun
- Specialized
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Platanthera
- Look at the stunning Platantheras blooming over there!
Examples
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Several species within the genus Platanthera are commonly known as fringed orchids.
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The white-flowered Platanthera blooms in damp meadows during the summer months.
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Botanists discovered a new Platanthera species in the mountainous region last year.
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The Platanthera species are known for their beautiful flowers.
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The Platanthera genus includes several species of stunning orchids known for their unique floral structures.
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Many gardeners appreciate the beauty of Platanthera orchids which thrive in shallow soils.
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In temperate climates, Platanthera species can often be found blooming in meadows during late spring.
Compounds
- Specialized
A small European orchid with fragrant pale greenish-white flowers
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A green orchid with larger, less fragrant flowers found in southern Europe
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A rare orchid that grows in central North America and is in danger
Surface Forms
Etymology
Platanthera comes from Greek parts plat- meaning 'broad' and anthera meaning 'pollen-bearing part'. A helpful way to remember plat- is to think of a 'plate' — something broad and flat. So Platanthera is the name for a group of orchids whose flowers often have a wide anther, which explains the name.
