Definition of "gilia" [gilia]

• A large genus of gamopetalous plants, closely allied to Phlox and Polemonium, of about 100 annual or biennial species, mostly of the western United States, a few species occurring in South America. (noun)
• Any plant of the genus Gilia. For species known by other names see bird's-eye, 1 , skunkweed, and standing-cypress. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "The muted purple-green color of the sage was interspersed with patches of wild-flowers, the brilliant crimsons and scarlets of Indian paintbrush, firecracker penstemon, and scarlet gilia."
• "Last pristine views of the Divide dying pine grove met towers fish dragonfly gentian ancient tree first touches of Fall last vestiges of summer = gilia"
• "As the trail ascended, it reached ponderosas, cedars, cattle bones, and a new profusion of wild flowers, shooting stars, scarlet gilia."