Spiranthes cernua

Noun

1.

Spiranthes cernua - 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 Synonyms: screw augur

genus Spiranthes, ladies' tresses, lady's tresses, screw augur, Spiranthes