lilium columbianum

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lilium columbianum

A botanist carefully sketches a Lilium columbianum in a field notebook.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A flowering plant species: Lilium columbianum is a species of lily native to western North America. It is characterized by its showy flowers, which are typically orange-red in color and marked with purple spots.
Usage
  • is used as the formal botanical name for a specific plant species. It is primarily used in scientific, horticultural, and botanical contexts.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The meadow was dotted with the vibrant blooms of Lilium columbianum.
    • Botanists study the habitat requirements of Lilium columbianum.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification: The name follows binomial nomenclature (Genus , species ). It is always written in italics, with the genus name capitalized.
    • The specimen was correctly identified as Lilium columbianum.
Variants and Related Words
  • Columbia lily, Columbian lily: Common names for .
    • The Columbia lily is a popular choice for native plant gardens.
  • Tiger lily: A common name sometimes informally applied to and other spotted lilies, though it more accurately refers to .
Synonyms
  • Columbia lily
  • Columbian lily
Related Terms (Context-Specific)
  • Bulbous plant: grows from a bulb.
  • Perennial: It is a perennial plant, returning for several growing seasons.
  • Native species: It is indigenous to western North America.
lilium columbianum

A botanist carefully sketches a Lilium columbianum in a field notebook.

Noun
  1. lily of western North America with showy orange-red purple-spotted flowers