Definition

Noun: 1. A showy white-flowered perennial plant native to New Zealand (Ranunculus lyallii). 2. A Japanese lily with golden rays (Lilium auratum).

Usage

• The mountain lily is known for its large, beautiful white flowers.
• Hikers were delighted to find a field of mountain lilies in bloom.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in botanical contexts to refer to these two specific species. The meaning is typically clarified by the geographical context (New Zealand vs. Japan).

Variants and Related Words

• Mount Cook lily: A common name for the New Zealand .
• Golden-rayed lily: A common name for the Japanese .

Different Meanings

1. New Zealand Mountain Lily: Refers specifically to , a large buttercup, not a true lily.
2. Japanese Mountain Lily: Refers specifically to , a true lily species.

Synonyms

• For : Mount Cook lily, great mountain buttercup.
• For : golden-rayed lily, goldband lily.

Noun

1. showy white-flowered perennial of New Zealand
2. Japanese lily with golden rays