marsh orchid

/mɑrʃ ˌɔrkəd/
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Definitions of marsh orchid
  1. noun
    any of several orchids of the genus Dactylorhiza having fingerlike tuberous roots; Europe and Mediterranean region
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    type of:
    orchid, orchidaceous plant
    any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
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