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
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glory lily::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | climbing lily, creeping lily, gloriosa, gloriosa superba |
| Type of | poisonous plant |
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glory lily
One of the more exotic members of the lily family is a well-behaved climber, the gloriosa or glory lily.
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The most common English names are flame lily, fire lily, gloriosa lily, glory lily, superb lily, climbing lily, and creeping lily.
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The fragrant daphne conveyed glory, the fleeting day lily a sigh, the intoxicating poppy doom.
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