stamen -- the pollen-producing reproductive organ of a flower; The stamen consists of an anther supported by a filament.

A spike is an unbranched, indeterminate inflorescence in which the flowers are without stalks.

An entire leaf has smooth edges. Not toothed or lobed.

oblanceolate -- top wider than bottom

A perennial plant lives and blooms for many years.

ribbed -- having prominent, narrow parallel protrusions that extend over most of its length or circumference.

glabrate -- Almost smooth and glossy or becoming smooth and glossy with age.

scape -- a long, leafless flower stalk coming directly from a root. The tulip has a scape.

ovate -- Oval, egg-shaped, with a tapering point.

basal -- at the base, situated or attached at the base.

capsule -- a type of simple, dry fruit produced by many species of flowering plants. In most cases the capsule splits apart to release seeds.

exserted -- projected beyond. (Exserted stamens project beyond the corolla tube.)

basal leaves -- a leaf that grows lowest on the stem of a plant.

ovoid -- egg-shaped, with the wider portion at the base.

genus -- A subdivision of a botanical Family in which all members have a significant number of similar characteristics.

oblong -- Having an elongated form with somewhat parallel sides. Rectangular.

dentate -- with sharp, outward-pointing teeth

meadow -- Large grass and wildflower filled area with few, if any, trees.