Lilium martagon

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Definition

Noun: * A Eurasian lily (Lilium martagon) having small, recurved, dull purplish-red flowers with dark spots; also known as the martagon lily or Turk's cap lily.

Usage
  • This term is used specifically in botany, horticulture, and formal descriptions to identify this particular species of lily.
  • It functions as a proper noun, the scientific name for the plant, and is often written in italics: .
Examples
  • The woodland garden was naturalized with lilium martagon.
  • Lilium martagon is distinguished by its unique turban-shaped flowers.
  • She specializes in cultivating rare bulbs, including the lilium martagon.
Advanced Usage
  • The name is used in taxonomic and scientific contexts to ensure precise identification, distinguishing it from other lily species like (Madonna lily) or (Easter lily).
Variants and Related Words
  • Martagon lily: The common name derived from the scientific name.
  • Turk's cap lily: A common name describing the shape of its recurved petals.
  • Genus Lilium: The larger botanical genus to which this species belongs.
Synonyms
  • Martagon lily
  • Turk's cap lily
Different Meanings
  • As a scientific binomial (), it refers exclusively to this single species. It does not have other general or figurative meanings.
Noun
  1. lily with small dull purple flowers of northwestern Europe and northwestern Asia