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Princeton's WordNet

  1. day lily, daylilynoun

    any of numerous perennials having tuberous roots and long narrow bladelike leaves and usually yellow lily-like flowers that bloom for only a day

GCIDE

  1. daylily

    any plant of a genus of plants (Hemerocallis) closely resembling true lilies, but having tuberous rootstocks instead of bulbs. The common species have long narrow leaves and either yellow or tawny-orange flowers, which often bloom for only one day. (b) A genus of plants (Funkia) differing from the last in having ovate veiny leaves, and large white or blue flowers.

Wiktionary

  1. daylilynoun

    Any of several perennial plants, of the genus Hemerocallis, that have fleshy roots, grasslike leaves and colourful flowers that bloom for just one day.

Wikipedia

  1. Daylily

    A daylily or day lily is a flowering plant in the genus Hemerocallis , a member of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae. Despite the common name, it is not in fact a lily. Gardening enthusiasts and horticulturists have long bred daylily species for their attractive flowers. Thousands of cultivars have been registered by local and international Hemerocallis societies. Daylilies are perennial plants, whose name alludes to its flowers, which typically last about a day.

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  1. daylily

    A daylily is a flowering plant in the genus Hemerocallis, native to Asia. It is known for its showy, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom for a single day. The plant is hardy, adaptable, and requires minimal care, making it a popular choice for gardeners and landscapers. The flowers come in a wide range of colors including yellow, orange, pink, red, white and purple.

Wikidata

  1. Daylily

    Daylily is the general nonscientific name of a species, hybrid or cultivar of the genus Hemerocallis. Daylily cultivar flowers are highly diverse in colour and form, as a result of hybridization efforts of gardening enthusiasts and professional horticulturalists. Thousands of registered cultivars are appreciated and studied by local and international Hemerocallis societies. Hemerocallis is now placed in family Xanthorrhoeaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, and formerly was part of Liliaceae.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of daylily in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of daylily in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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