purple-fringed orchid

/ˌpʌrpəl ˌɔrkəd/
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Definitions of purple-fringed orchid
  1. noun
    North American orchid with clusters of fragrant purple fringed flowers
    synonyms: Habenaria psycodes, purple-fringed orchis
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    type of:
    fringed orchid, fringed orchis
    any of several summer-flowering American orchids distinguished by a fringed or lacerated lip
  2. noun
    North American orchid similar to Habenaria psycodes with larger paler flowers
    synonyms: Habenaria fimbriata, purple-fringed orchis
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    type of:
    fringed orchid, fringed orchis
    any of several summer-flowering American orchids distinguished by a fringed or lacerated lip
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