Definition of Coral root

(Bot.) a genus (Corallorhiza) of orchideous plants, of a yellowish or brownish red color, parasitic on roots of other plants, and having curious jointed or knotted roots not unlike some kinds of coral. See Illust. under Coralloid.

See also: Coral

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Corallorhiza, Corallorhiza maculata, Corallorhiza striata, Corallorhiza trifida, early coral root, genus Corallorhiza, orchid, orchidaceous plant, pale coral root, spotted coral root, striped coral root

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Coracias
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