spiranthes cernua

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spiranthes cernua - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  Spiranthes cernua
      n 1: an orchid of the genus Spiranthes having tall erect densely
           flowered spiraling clusters of creamy white vanilla-scented
           flowers; widely distributed especially in low damp places
           of eastern and central North America [syn: screw augur,
           Spiranthes cernua]