Definition

Noun 1. A California herb with pinkish-purple flowers: Adobe lily refers to a specific flowering plant species native to California, characterized by its distinctive pinkish-purple blossoms.

Usage Notes

• is a common name for a specific plant. It is typically used in botanical, horticultural, or regional contexts when discussing native Californian flora.
• It functions as a countable noun (e.g., an adobe lily, several adobe lilies).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The hillside was dotted with the vibrant pinkish-purple blooms of the adobe lily.
  • Botanists are studying the habitat requirements of the adobe lily.
  • We planted a few adobe lilies in the native garden section.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in field guides and conservation discussions regarding California's native plant species and their ecosystems.

Variants and Related Words

• Scientific Name: The common name "adobe lily" corresponds to a specific botanical species. (Note: The specific scientific name is not provided in the reference context but would be listed here in a full entry).
• Lily: A broader category of flowering plants, many of which have large, showy flowers.

Synonyms

• Wildflower: A general term for a flowering plant that grows in the wild, not cultivated.
• Native herb: A plant native to a specific region, often used for culinary or medicinal purposes.

Noun

1. California herb with pinkish purple flowers