spreading pogonia

Definitions of spreading pogonia
  1. noun
    orchid of northeastern United States with magenta-pink flowers having funnel-shaped lip; sometimes placed in genus Pogonia
    synonyms: Cleistes divaricata, Pogonia divaricata, funnel-crest rosebud orchid
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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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