Creeping Lily (Noun)
Meaning
Any plant of the genus Gloriosa of tropical Africa and Asia; a perennial herb climbing by means of tendrils at leaf tips having showy yellow to red or purple flowers; all parts are poisonous.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanical garden featured a rare creeping lily with vibrant red flowers that attracted visitors from all over the world.
- In the greenhouse, the cultivator carefully tended to the creeping lily, ensuring its tendrils received adequate support for climbing.
- Due to its toxicity, the creeping lily was stored in a secured section of the university's botanical collection.
- The hikers had to be cautious not to accidentally touch the creeping lily's poisonous sap while walking through the dense forest.
- Native to tropical regions, the creeping lily thrived in the warm, humid climate of the island.