Red Clintonia (Noun)
Meaning
Plant with nearly leafless stalk topped by a cluster of red or reddish lavender flowers; California to Oregon.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Red clintonia flowers were discovered growing on the hills near our California cabin during the spring season.
- We observed red clintonia, an interesting and less-known species with striking reddish-lavender blooms in our recent trip to the coastal Oregon ranges.
- Among other forest finds was a group of vibrant red clintonia arranged neatly atop its thin leafless stem in late springtime.
- Growing without visible foliage but loaded with rich-hued clusters at its apex, this uncommon type, red clintonia caught us by surprise along a popular forest route from California.
- Nature observers revelled at having a good sight of clusters of crimson or pale, rosy-colored petals called the rare 'red clintonia'.