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