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Helmet orchid

noun

Any of numerous orchids of the genus Pterostylis having leaves in a basal rosette and green flowers often striped purple or brown or red with the dorsal sepal incurved to form a hood. Synonym: greenhood.

Any of several orchids of the genus Coryanthes having racemes of a few musky-scented waxy flowers with a helmet-shaped lip process. Synonym: helmetflower.

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Words linked to "Helmet orchid" : genus Pterostylis, orchidaceous plant, orchid, Pterostylis, Coryanthes, genus Coryanthes, greenhood