Definitions

1. noun

a genus of orchids characterized by their association with fungi, and often parasitic on the roots of other plants

“The corallorhiza orchids were found thriving on the roots of nearby trees, a unique example of symbiotic relationships in nature.”

2. noun

any species of orchid belonging to the genus Corallorhiza

“The corallorhiza orchids were identified in the forest by their distinctive yellow-green flowers.”