Easter_lily Easter_lily

Easter lily - Definition

Related Words: Annunciation, Candlemas, Carnival, Christmas, Epiphany, Halloween, Hallowmas, Lammas

The Easter lily (Scientific name Lilium longiflorum) is a flower which is noted for its irregular blooming periods. It is a white flower with pointed leaves.

The Easter lily is native to the Ryukyu islands of Japan. Before World War II, most of the Easter lily bulbs arriving in the United States were imported from Japan. However, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the supply of bulbs was suddenly cut off, and the Easter lilies became extremely valuable in the United States.

Because of their popularity on Easter, growers will typically force the Easter lily plants to flower early using greenhouses.

Example Usage of Easter

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