Gladiolus

[Sarah]

A genus of plants having bulbous roots and gladiate leaves, andincluding many species, some of which are cultivated and valued forthe beauty of their flowers; the corn flag; the sword lily.

[Raeanne Dimick]

a garden plant that has a long stem and many brightly coloured flowers

[Mary Mallozziberg]

An Old World plant of the iris family, with sword-shaped leaves and spikes of brightly colored flowers, popular in gardens and as a cut flower.