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Clintonia

Clintonia

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A small forest plant with broad leaves, bell-shaped flowers, and blue berries
  • noun
  • /klɪnˈtoʊniə/
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  • In spring, Clintonia showcases its small, bell-shaped flowers among the forest undergrowth.

Examples

  • The delicate blue berries of Clintonia make it a recognizable forest plant.

  • Clintonia species are commonly found in cool, shady woodlands across North America.

  • Botanists debate whether Clintonia should be placed in the lily family or the Convallariaceae family.

  • The Clintonia plant thrives in shady areas.

  • Have you seen a Clintonia blooming in the garden?

  • The broad leaves of Clintonia provide a lush greenery in the woodland floor.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Clintonia for its ability to thrive in shaded areas.

Synonyms

Clinton's lily
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A small forest plant with broad leaves, white or purple flowers, and blue berries

is the formal botanical genus name used by scientists in classification

Compounds

Clintonia andrewsiana
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A plant from California and Oregon with a tall stalk topped by red or pale purple flowers

Clintonia borealis
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A woodland plant with yellow hanging flowers and small round blue berries

Clintonia uniflora
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A small plant that lives for many years with one or two white star-shaped flowers on short bare stalks

A small forest plant with nearly leafless stalks and red or pale purple flower clusters from California to Oregon

red Clintonia
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A wild plant with a tall leafless stalk topped by clusters of red flowers

A forest plant with hanging yellow flowers and small blue berries

Surface Forms

Clintonia singular
Clintonias plural

Etymology

Clintonia comes from the surname Clinton, and the name was given to 'honor' a person with that name. That's why Clintonia is used for this group of woodland plants.