ladies'-tresses

(lā′dēz tres′iz)

noun

any of a genus (Spiranthes) of wild orchids with small, white flowers arranged spirally on spikes

See ladies'-tresses in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also lady's tresses

plural noun (used with a sing. or pl. verb)

Any of various orchids of the genus Spiranthes, having a spike or raceme of small flowers usually arranged in a spiral.

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