noun
- A bulbous plant of the lily family native to the southeastern United States, bearing white or pink flowers.
Usage: Also called atamasco lily or Zephyranthes atamasco; Botanical/regional term
Examples
- The atamasco blooms in spring with delicate white petals.
- Gardeners in the South often cultivate atamasco for its elegant flowers.
- The atamasco lily thrives in moist, well-drained soil.
- After heavy rains, the atamasco flowers emerge in clusters.