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erythronium

/ˌɛrɪˈθroʊniəm/ noun · British & US
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What does erythronium mean?

noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Melanthiaceae, commonly known as fawn lilies or dog-toothed violets. They are native to western North America.

Example

"The erythroniums bloomed in the forest, their delicate white flowers a striking contrast to the surrounding foliage."

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