1. A genus of plants in the lily family, native to North America and Asia, with broad leaves and clusters of small yellow or white flowers.
Usage: botanical term; often capitalized when referring to the genus
2. Any plant of the genus Clintonia, commonly called bluebead lily or Clinton's lily.
Usage: common name usage

Examples

• The clintonia blooms in late spring with delicate yellow flowers.
• Hikers in the forest often spot clintonia growing along shaded woodland paths.
• The clintonia plant produces blue berries in late summer.
• Clintonia is a shade-loving perennial found in moist forests.
• The genus Clintonia includes several species native to eastern North America.