orchis
Fringed meadow flower
Orchis is a genus of orchids native to Europe and parts of Asia, known for flowers that grow in dense spikes.
The name comes from the Greek word for testicle, referring to the paired tubers of many species.
The same root gives us orchid itself, though orchis now refers specifically to this genus rather than orchids generally.
Flower or flourishing state
- petalBloom's colorful segment
- sepalOuter floral whorl segment
- lipMouth's outer edge
- columnVertical structural element
inflorescence · nectar · spur · stamen · anther · pistil · ovary · capsule
Underground nutrient reservoir
- rhizomeHorizontal underground plant stem
- perennialRecurring each year
- monocotyledonSingle embryonic leaf plant
- herbariumPreserved plant specimen archive
taxonomy · germination · photosynthesis · chlorophyll · flora · terrestrial · epiphytic · cultivation
Uncultivated flowering plant
- meadowGrassy field for grazing
- woodlandForested land area
- grasslandTreeless herb-covered ecosystem
- limestoneCarbonate sedimentary rock
Mediterranean · European · native · endangered · protected · rare · conservation · CITES
Sperm-producing male organ
- testesMale reproductive glands
- GreekOf Athenian origin
- nomenclatureSystem of specialized terms
- anatomicalOf bodily structure
bloom
Flower or flourishing state
column · inflorescence · nectar · spur · stamen · anther · pistil · ovary · capsule · fragrance
tuber
Underground nutrient reservoir
- rhizomeHorizontal underground plant stem
- perennialRecurring each year
- monocotyledonSingle embryonic leaf plant
herbarium · taxonomy · germination · photosynthesis · chlorophyll · flora · terrestrial · epiphytic · cultivation · propagation
wildflower
Uncultivated flowering plant
limestone · Mediterranean · European · native · endangered · protected · rare · conservation · CITES · collection
testicle
Sperm-producing male organ
- testesMale reproductive glands
- GreekOf Athenian origin
- nomenclatureSystem of specialized terms
- black orchidDeep-pigmented exotic bloom
- wild orchidUncultivated flowering plant species
- moth orchidWinged-petal houseplant bloom
- orchid showExhibition of exotic flowers
- ghost orchidRare leafless epiphytic flower
- orchid gardenCultivated space for exotic blooms