martagon

Thân thiện

A martagon lily blooms in a shaded woodland clearing.

Definition

Noun: * A Eurasian lily (Lilium martagon) characterized by its turk's-cap shaped flowers, which are typically dull purple with darker spotting. It is native to parts of Europe and Asia.

Usage and Examples

• The martagon is known for its hardiness and ability to thrive in dappled woodland shade.
• Botanists value the martagon lily for its unique, reflexed petals.
• A cluster of martagons added a wild, elegant touch to the cottage garden.

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in botanical, horticultural, and gardening contexts to specify this particular species of lily.
• It can be used attributively as a noun modifier (e.g., martagon lily, martagon bulbs, martagon hybrid).

Variants and Related Words

• Turk's-cap lily: A common name for the martagon lily, derived from the shape of its flowers.
• Lilium martagon: The full botanical (Latin) name for the species.

Synonyms

• Turk's-cap lily

Different Meanings

This word has only one specific meaning, referring to the plant species Lilium martagon. It does not have other common definitions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. lily with small dull purple flowers of northwestern Europe and northwestern Asia

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Turk's-cap
• Lilium martagon