Hyacinthus orientalis
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Definition
Noun: - A bulbous perennial plant: Hyacinthus orientalis is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to southwestern Asia. It is widely cultivated for its highly fragrant, densely packed flower spikes (racemes) that bloom in spring. - Common hyacinth, garden hyacinth: This is the common name for the species from which most modern ornamental hyacinth cultivars are derived.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The garden was filled with the sweet scent of Hyacinthus orientalis.
- She planted several bulbs of Hyacinthus orientalis in pots for indoor forcing.
- The 'Blue Jacket' cultivar is a popular variety of Hyacinthus orientalis.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and horticultural contexts: The scientific name is used to specify the species precisely, distinguishing it from other plants with "hyacinth" in their common name (e.g., grape hyacinth or water hyacinth ).
- The study focused on the genetic diversity within Hyacinthus orientalis populations.
Variants and Related Words
- Hyacinth (n): The common name for plants of the genus , especially and its numerous cultivated varieties.
- She received a pot of pink hyacinths for Easter.
- Oriental hyacinth (n): Another common name for .
Synonyms
- Common hyacinth
- Garden hyacinth
- Dutch hyacinth (often refers to the heavily cultivated forms)
Notes on Meaning
- The term specifically refers to the botanical species. In general gardening and floral contexts, the shortened form "hyacinth" is almost always used to mean cultivars.
- It is important for precise communication in botany, as "hyacinth" can ambiguously refer to other species in different genera.
Noun
- widely grown for its fragrance and its white, pink, blue, or purplish flowers