What is another word for puttyroot?
Pronunciation: [pˈʌtɪɹˌuːt] (IPA) 
Puttyroot is a type of orchid that typically grows in damp woodland areas. It is also known as Adam-and-Eve, Crane Fly Orchid, and Aplectrum hyemale. Synonyms for puttyroot include: Adam's root, stirabout, puttyroot orchid, and cymbidium hyemalis. The plant has long been used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties, particularly as a treatment for headaches and menstrual cramps. Puttyroot features a single stem with a single leaf that grows in the fall and remains green through the winter. It produces a tall spike of small flowers in early spring. The orchid's beautiful white flowers are often used in floral arrangements and are highly prized by gardeners and collectors alike.
