pogonia

Any of various small terrestrial orchids of northern temperate regions that are or were previously classified in the genus Pogonia and have pink or whitish flowers.

Plural of pogonium.

A genus of terrestrial orchids of the tribe Neottieæ and subtribe Arethuseæ, characterized by the distinct and usually erect sepals, the long wingless column, and the undivided or three-lobed lip.

any hardy bog orchid of the genus Pogonia: terrestrial orchids having slender rootstocks and erect stems bearing one or a few leaves and a solitary terminal flower