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Noun: clintonia  klin'tow-nee-u
  1. Any temperate liliaceous plant of the genus Clintonia having broad basal leaves and white, yellowish, or purplish flowers followed by blue or black berries
    "Clintonia borealis is commonly known as bluebead lily";
    - Clinton's lily

Derived forms: clintonias

Type of: liliaceous plant

Part of: genus Clintonia

Encyclopedia: Clintonia