bog rose

bog rose
noun
a bog orchid with usually a solitary fragrant magenta pink blossom with a wide gaping corolla; Canada
Hypernyms: ↑arethusa
Member Holonyms: ↑genus Arethusa

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  • The Bog Garden — is a nature preserve, botanical garden, and city park located at 1101 Hobbs Road, Greensboro, North Carolina. It is open daily; admission is free.The garden features a bog and lake that may be viewed from a half mile long elevated boardwalk. Its… …   Wikipedia

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