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Prairie Orchid

A prairie orchid is a type of flowering plant that is native to the prairies. It belongs to the Orchidaceae family and is characterized by its vibrant colors and unique structure.

Senses:

1. Noun: A prairie orchid refers to any orchid species that is found in the prairie regions, such as the Western Prairie Fringed Orchid.
2. Noun: It can also refer to a specific species, the Platanthera praeclara, which is a rare, endangered prairie orchid commonly found in North America.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The prairie orchids in this region are known for their beautiful fragrances.
2. I spotted a rare prairie orchid while hiking through the grasslands.

Noun (Platanthera praeclara):

1. The conservation efforts are focused on preserving the prairie orchid population.
2. Researchers are studying the habitat requirements of the Platanthera praeclara, a prairie orchid species.

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