noun
- plural of puttyroot; North American orchids with yellowish-brown flowers and bulbous roots that were historically used to make putty-like adhesive
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The botanist discovered several puttyroots growing in the shaded woodland area.
- Puttyroots are becoming increasingly rare due to habitat loss.
- Native Americans traditionally used puttyroots for their adhesive properties.
- The puttyroots bloomed late in the spring with their distinctive brownish flowers.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect puttyroots in their natural habitat.
- Puttyroots prefer rich, moist soil in deciduous forests.