devil lily

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devil lily

A vibrant devil lily blooms in a peaceful garden.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A perennial plant native to East Asia: The "devil lily" is a flowering plant characterized by its large, striking blooms.
    • A specific botanical species: It refers to Lilium lancifolium, commonly known as the tiger lily, noted for its distinctive flower morphology.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The garden's centerpiece was a magnificent devil lily with its dramatic, spotted flowers.
    • Botanists study the devil lily for its unique reflexed petals.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical or horticultural contexts: The term is used precisely to identify the species, often in scientific or gardening discussions.
    • The devil lily, while beautiful, can be toxic to cats.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tiger lily: The most common common name for the same plant ().
  • Lilium lancifolium: The formal Latin binomial name for the species.
Synonyms
  • Tiger lily: The primary synonym in general English usage.
Related Phrases
  • "Black-spotted flowers": A descriptive phrase often associated with the devil lily, highlighting a key feature.
  • "Reflexed petals": A botanical term describing the backward-curving shape of the flower's petals, a defining trait of the devil lily.
devil lily

A vibrant devil lily blooms in a peaceful garden.

Noun
  1. east Asian perennial having large reddish-orange black-spotted flowers with reflexed petals