- carolina beechdrops
- noun plural but often singular in construction
Usage: usually capitalized C: a rare purple or purplish brown American herb (Monotropsis odorata) with pink flowers
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
carolina beechdrops
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monotropsis — ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷.ˈträpsə̇s noun Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, blend of Monotropa and opsis; from its resemblance to Monotropa : a genus of herbs (family Pyrolaceae) that is native to the southeastern U.S. see carolina beechdrops … Useful english dictionary
sweet pinesap — noun : a plant of the genus Monotropsis called also pygmy pipes; compare carolina beechdrops, indian pipe … Useful english dictionary
