genus clintonia: sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae
liliid monocot genus: genus of monocotyledonous plants comprising mostly herbs having usually petaloid sepals and petals and compound pistils
triiodothyronine: thyroid hormone similar to thyroxine but with one less iodine atom per molecule and produced in smaller quantity; exerts the same biological effects as thyroxine but is more potent and briefer