Definition

Noun: * A specific species of flowering plant, commonly known as the Easter lily. It is characterized by its tall stem and large, fragrant, pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers that typically bloom in the spring.

Examples

• The church altar was adorned with beautiful Lilium longiflorum for the Easter service.
• Botanists study the growth cycle of Lilium longiflorum to understand its flowering triggers.
• A bouquet of Lilium longiflorum filled the room with a sweet, heavy fragrance.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: The term Lilium longiflorum is the formal binomial (Latin) name for this species, used in scientific and horticultural contexts to ensure precise identification. The first part () is the genus, and the second () is the specific epithet.
• Cultivar Names: Many cultivated varieties (cultivars) of this species exist, such as 'Nellie White' or 'White American'. These are still forms of Lilium longiflorum.

Variants and Related Words

• Easter lily (n): The common name for Lilium longiflorum, derived from its association with the Easter holiday in many cultures.
• Trumpet lily (n): A descriptive common name referencing the distinctive shape of its flowers.
• Lilium (n): The genus name, which includes all true lilies.

Synonyms

• Easter lily
• Trumpet lily
• Bermuda lily (a historical name referencing one of its cultivation regions)

Notes on Usage

• As a scientific name, Lilium longiflorum is typically written in italics. The genus name is capitalized, while the specific epithet is not.
• In non-scientific writing, the common name "Easter lily" is far more frequent. Using Lilium longiflorum implies a formal, botanical, or precise context.

Noun

1. tall lily have large white trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring