Aztec lily

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Definition

Noun: 1. A Mexican bulbous plant cultivated for its attractive, solitary, bright red flower: This term refers to a specific flowering plant native to Mexico, known for growing from a bulb and producing a single, strikingly red bloom.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The garden's centerpiece was a magnificent Aztec lily in full bloom.
    • She specializes in cultivating rare bulbs, including the Aztec lily.
    • The vivid red of the Aztec lily stood out against the green foliage.
Advanced Usage
  • Horticultural Context: The term is used precisely in gardening, botany, and horticultural writing to identify this specific species, often in discussions about bulb propagation, flowering seasons, or xeriscaping (water-conserving landscaping).
    • For a succession of color, plant Aztec lily bulbs to flower after the spring tulips have faded.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sprekelia formosissima: This is the botanical or scientific name for the Aztec lily.
  • Jacobean lily: A less common common name for the same plant.
Synonyms
  • Jacobean lily: An alternative common name.
  • (The plant) Sprekelia formosissima: The formal botanical synonym.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term specifically denotes the plant species . It is not a general term for any red lily or flower from Mexico. The "lily" in the name is descriptive of its flower form, but it is not a true lily (genus ); it belongs to the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae).
Noun
  1. Mexican bulbous herb cultivated for its handsome bright red solitary flower

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