purple-fringed orchid

American  

[pur-puhl-frinjd] / ˈpɜr pəlˌfrɪndʒd /

noun

1. either of two orchids, Habenaria fimbriata or H. psycodes, of eastern North America, having a cluster of fragrant purple flowers with a fringed lip.

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purple-fringed orchid British  

noun

1. either of two North American orchids, Habenaria psychodes or H. fimbriata, having purple fringed flowers

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Example Sentences

The Purple-fringed Orchid If, however, the butterfly should approach directly in front of the flower, as in a larger blossom he would be most apt to do, he might sip the nectar indefinitely and withdraw his tongue without bringing it in contact with the viscid pollen discs.

From Project Gutenberg

Doubtless it is one of the smaller sphinx moths, such as we see at dusk working about the evening primrose and other flowers deep of chalice, and heavily perfumed to guide visitors to their feast, that is the great Purple-fringed Orchid's benefactor, since the length of its tongue is perfectly adapted to its needs.

From Project Gutenberg

Doubtless it is one of the smaller sphinx moths, such as we see at dusk working about the evening primrose and other flowers deep of chalice, and heavily perfumed to guide visitors to their feast, that is the great purple-fringed orchid's benefactor, since the length of its tongue is perfectly adapted to its needs.

From Project Gutenberg