coralroot

/ˈkɔrəlˌrut/
noun
  1. A type of orchid that grows in forests and has a coral-like root system, or any plant with coral-colored roots.
    • The hiker took a photo of the rare coralroot in the shaded woods.
    • We spotted a coralroot orchid blooming on the forest floor.
    • Coralroot gets its name from the shape and color of its roots.
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