avalanche lily†

Rockies

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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any of several alpine plants of the genus Erythronium having white or yellow flowers.

Quotations

1932

But the glory of the Alpines is the Avalanche Lily that gilds the banks as the snow retreats. . . .

1953

. . . the first avalanche lilies are greeted by the piercing whistle of the hoary marmot.