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glo·riosa super·ba

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. gloriosa, glory lily, climbing lily, creeping lily, Gloriosa superbanoun

    any plant of the genus Gloriosa of tropical Africa and Asia; a perennial herb climbing by means of tendrils at leaf tips having showy yellow to red or purple flowers; all parts are poisonous

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  1. Gloriosa superba

    Gloriosa superba is a species of flowering plant in the family Colchicaceae. Common names include flame lily, climbing lily, creeping lily, glory lily, gloriosa lily, tiger claw, agnishikha and fire lily.

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  1. gloriosa superba

    Gloriosa superba, also known as flame lily, fire lily, glory lily or creeping lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Colchicaceae. Native to much of Africa and Asia, this tropical vine is known for its unique and vibrant red/orange and yellow blossoms that resemble flames, hence its common names. It is used in traditional medicine, but it's also highly toxic if ingested due to the presence of colchicine. The plant is also the national flower of Zimbabwe.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of gloriosa superba in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of gloriosa superba in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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