👉 The term "corallorhiza" is a scientific name for a type of plant called coral. Coral plants are marine organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis, which they do by capturing sunlight and water from the ocean. They grow in warm waters up to 200 meters deep and can live for millions of years. The corallorhiza is often associated with the colorful, translucent greenish-white shells found on many coral reefs around the world. These shells are made