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.

Noun

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