Avalanche Lily (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial herb having large white flowers marked with orange; found near the snow line in the northwestern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The avalanche lily, also known as Erythronium montanum, blooms shortly after the snow melts in the mountains.
- In the northwestern United States, the avalanche lily can be found near the snow line, typically between 3,000 to 6,000 feet elevation.
- Avalanche lilies often grow in clusters, their white and orange flowers swaying gently in the mountain breeze.
- During the short summer season, the avalanche lily blooms profusely, attracting a variety of pollinators to the area.
- In its natural habitat, the avalanche lily often grows among the rocks and boulders, where the soil is moist and well-drained.