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Turk's-cap

Turk's-cap

9.7
A lily with petals that bend backward and bright, bell-shaped flowers
  • noun
  • /tɜrks kæp/
translation icon : lirio Turk's-cap
  • Have you seen the Turk's-cap flowers blooming?
  • Turk's-cap lily

Examples

  • The bright orange flowers of the Turk's-cap add color to the woodland garden every summer.

  • At the botanical garden, we saw a beautiful Turk's-cap lily blooming among the ferns.

  • Gardeners often plant Turk's-cap to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to their yards.

  • The Turk's-cap lily is a beautiful addition to any garden.

  • The Turk's-cap lily features beautiful flowers that curve backward, making it a favorite among gardeners.

  • In late summer, the Turk's-cap blooms with its distinctive red petals, adding vibrant color to the garden.

  • You can find the Turk's-cap growing in various light conditions, showcasing its adaptability and unique flower shape.

Synonyms

Turk's cap-lily
vsTurk's-cap
  • US
9.0

A North American wildflower with orange-red spotted petals that point downward

is the general type of lily known for backward-curving petals
martagon
vsTurk's-cap
  • Specialized
9.9

A kind of lily with small purple, bell-shaped flowers

is the broader type noted for distinctive backward-curving petals

Surface Forms

Turk's-cap singular
Turk's-caps plural

Morphology

Turk's-cap = Turk + cap (semi-transparent) = Turk + cap

The name combines 'Turk' + 'cap' (a cap-like shape) to label a flower; the connection to a head covering is metaphorical, and the referent (a lily) is not directly deducible.

Etymology

Turk's-cap comes from the flower's shape: people thought its curved petals looked like a Turk's 'cap' or hat, so the name points to that hat-like form. That's why a Turk's-cap lily is known for petals that bend back and give it a very distinctive look.