English Dictionary

Definition of “bird's-nest orchid”

bird's-nest orchid

Definitions

noun

  1. a brown parasitic Eurasian orchid, Neottia nidus-avis, whose thick fleshy roots resemble a bird's nest and contain a fungus on which the orchid feeds
  2. a parasitic Eurasian plant, Monotropa hypopitys, whose thick fleshy roots resemble a bird's nest and contain a fungus on which the plant feeds: family Monotropaeceae

Example Sentences Including 'bird's-nest orchid'

What to See Uncommon plants include autumn crocus, herb-Paris and bird's-nest orchid.
Perring, Franklyn A Guide to Britain's Conservation Heritage

Comments

Log in to comment on this word.