sprekelian.
/sprɛˈkiːlɪə/ A bulbous plant of the monotypic genus so called, belonging to the family Amaryllidaceæ, native to Mexico, and bearing linear leaves and large crimson flowers; = Jacobaea lily n. at Jacobaea n. 2.
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1840 Edwards's Bot. Reg. 26 33 (heading) The Tumbler Sprekelia, shorter-flowered variety.
1962 Amateur Gardening 10 Mar. 33/2 Sprekelia..takes us to..Mexico... The oddly shaped flowers with three erect and three drooping petals are deep crimson.
1975 Country Life 16 Jan. 158/3 Dormant sprekelia bulbs will be..replanted.
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