Spiranthes

noun

Spi·​ran·​thes

spīˈran(t)(ˌ)thēz

: a large widely distributed genus of terrestrial orchids with slender often twisted spikes of white irregular flowers see screw auger

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from spir- + -anthes

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