noun
- A lily with small, typically purple or pink flowers that have reflexed petals, native to Europe and Asia.
Usage: Also called Turk's cap lily or martagon lily; Botanical name: Lilium martagon
Examples
- The martagon lily blooms in mid-summer with delicate, recurved petals.
- Gardeners often plant martagons in shaded woodland areas.
- The martagon is prized for its elegant, nodding flowers.
- These martagons attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.