rose pogonia
noun
a North American terrestrial orchid, Pogonia ophioglossoides, having a fragrant, usually solitary rose-pink or white flower.
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Nearby words
rose of heaven, rose of jericho, rose of sharon, rose oil, rose pink, rose pogonia, rose quartz, rose spots, rose topaz, rose water, rose weevil
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