avalanche lily
noun
either of two plants, Erythronium grandiflorum or E. montanum, of the lily family, of the mountains of northwestern North America, having nodding yellow or white flowers.
Origin of avalanche lily
1An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; apparently so called because it is found near the snow line or the edge of glaciers
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How to use avalanche lily in a sentence
A dogtooth violet, commonly called avalanche lily, is abundant.
Your National Parks | Enos A. MillsThe most noticeable and abundant flower on all slopes is the avalanche lily (erythronium montanum).
The Mountain that was 'God' | John H. Williams
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