Limodorum

Li·​mo·​do·​rum

ˌlīməˈdōrəm

taxonomic synonym of calopogon

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek leimodōron, a plant, perhaps broomrape (genus Orobanche), from leimo- (from leimōn meadow) + dōron gift; akin to Greek didonai to give

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