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star lily

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noun

  1. a lily, Lilium concolor, of China, having erect, somewhat fragrant, bright-red flowers.


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Then there is the Michaelmas Day, which:—                         "Among dead weeds,   Bloom for St. Michael's valorous deeds," and the golden star lily, termed St. Jerome's lily.

From The Folk-lore of Plants by Dyer, T. F. Thiselton (Thomas Firminger Thiselton)

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