Wood Lily (Noun)
Meaning 1
Lily of eastern North America having orange to orange-red purple-spotted flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Any liliaceous plant of the genus Trillium having a whorl of three leaves at the top of the stem with a single three-petaled flower.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The wood lily is a perennial plant native to North America, often found in shaded woodland areas.
- In the spring, the wood lily produces a single white flower with three petals that droop downward.
- Wood lilies are popular among wildflower enthusiasts due to their unique and delicate appearance.
- The wood lily's whorl of three leaves at the top of the stem helps to distinguish it from other liliaceous plants.
- Wood lilies are often found growing in colonies, with multiple plants sprouting from the same area of woodland floor.