Amber Lily (Noun)
Meaning
Plant having basal grasslike leaves and a narrow open cluster of starlike yellowish-orange flowers atop a leafless stalk; southwestern United States; only species of Anthericum growing in North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rare amber lily is a symbol of the unique flora in the southwestern United States.
- In the arid regions, botanists have a hard time finding the amber lily due to its limited range.
- During a hike through the desert, the hikers were surprised to stumble upon an amber lily in full bloom.
- Researchers are working to preserve the amber lily as it is the only species of Anthericum in North America.
- In local gardens, people attempt to cultivate the amber lily to help spread its population and increase its visibility.