: any of several herbs (genus Zantedeschia) of the arum family
especially
: a house or greenhouse plant (Z. aethiopica) with a white showy spathe and yellow spadix
called also calla
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The calla lilies typically begin blooming in early January and flower through the end of April.
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Owen Clarke, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
The florist-by-trade gestures behind her to hundreds of flowers contained in buckets — blue thistles, ivory anemones and calla lilies painted silver — all twisted and unfurling into the air.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Crocuses, calla lilies, dahlias, irises, and tulips are some classic flowers that don't grow from seeds but from bulbs, an underground structure.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The actor wrapped his arm around Weaver's waist in the second photo, which was in black and white, as the bride held a bouquet of white calla lilies.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
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Owen Clarke, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
The florist-by-trade gestures behind her to hundreds of flowers contained in buckets — blue thistles, ivory anemones and calla lilies painted silver — all twisted and unfurling into the air.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Crocuses, calla lilies, dahlias, irises, and tulips are some classic flowers that don't grow from seeds but from bulbs, an underground structure.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The actor wrapped his arm around Weaver's waist in the second photo, which was in black and white, as the bride held a bouquet of white calla lilies.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Calla lily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calla%20lily. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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calla lily
noun
cal·la lily
ˈkal-ə- 
: a plant often grown for its large white bract surrounding a fleshy spike of small yellow flowers
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