fringed orchis

noun

any of several American orchids of the genus Habenaria, having a cut, fringed lip.

Also called fringed orchid.

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British Dictionary definitions for fringed orchis

fringed orchis

noun

any orchid of the genus Habenaria, having yellow, white, purple, or greenish flowers with fringed petalsSee also purple-fringed orchid

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