Hyacinthus orientalis albulus
Noun A specific variety of the common hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) characterized by producing multiple flower spikes, each with loosely arranged florets, from a single bulb. It is often referred to as the 'Roman hyacinth' or 'French Roman hyacinth'.
This term is used in botanical, horticultural, and gardening contexts to precisely identify this particular cultivar of hyacinth. * For botanical classification and description. * For specifying plants in gardening catalogs, nurseries, or landscape design. * For discussing bulb propagation and growth habits among enthusiasts.
- The garden's early spring display featured clusters of .
- Unlike the dense flower spikes of common hyacinths, has a more graceful, airy appearance.
- This bulb is labeled , indicating it will produce several flowering stems.
- In Botanical Nomenclature: The name follows the binomial system () with an added cultivar identifier ('albulus'). It is often italicized in scientific writing.
- In Horticulture: Valued for its naturalizing ability and softer scent compared to the standard Dutch hyacinths ().
- Roman Hyacinth: A common horticultural name for this plant.
- French Roman Hyacinth: Another common name.
- Hyacinthus orientalis: The species name for the common hyacinth, of which is a subspecies or cultivar.
- Hyacinth (general term): The common name for plants in the genus and related genera.
- Roman hyacinth
- French Roman hyacinth
This term has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to this particular botanical variety of hyacinth. It is not used idiomatically or in other contexts.
- hyacinth with loosely flowered spikes, several growing from one bulb