variants:
or less commonly Turk's cap
Definition of Turk's-cap lily
: either of two lilies having nodding flowers with strongly revolute perianth segments:
a : a widely cultivated lily (Lilium martagon) with rather small dull purple flowers
b : an American native lily (Lilium superbum) with flowers resembling those of the tiger lily
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