prairie white-fringed orchid

/ˌprɛri waɪt ˌɔrkəd/
/ˌprɛri hwaɪt ˌɔrkəd/
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Definitions of prairie white-fringed orchid
  1. noun
    of central North America; a threatened species
    synonyms: Platanthera leucophea
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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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