jacobean lily
noun
often capitalized J
: a Mexican bulbous herb (Sprekelia formosissima) of the amaryllis family cultivated for its bright red solitary flower
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“Jacobean lily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jacobean%20lily. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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