clintonia borealis

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Noun clintonia borealis has 1 sense

yellow clintonia, heal all, Clintonia borealis - common woodland herb of temperate North America having yellow nodding flowers and small round blue fruits
--₁ is a kind of clintonia, Clinton's lily
--₁ is a member of genus Clintonia

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Term: Clintonia borealis

Definition:

Clintonia borealis refers to a species of flowering plant native to North America, commonly known as "yellow clintonia" or "bluebead lily." It belongs to the lily family and is characterized by its elegant, bell-shaped yellow or white flowers and bluish berries.

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Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A flowering plant native to North America, with distinctive yellow or white flowers and bluish berries.

Example sentences:

The Clintonia borealis is a beautiful addition to any woodland garden.
Yellow Clintonia is often found in shaded areas of forests.

Sense 2:

A common name used for the Clintonia borealis plant.

Example sentences:

Bluebead lily can be found in various regions across North America.
Have you ever seen a Clintonia borealis, also known as bluebead lily, in person?