Definition

Noun: 1. A flowering plant: Any of various South American plants belonging to the genus Alstroemeria, cultivated for their attractive and often colorful clusters of flowers.

Usage

The word alstroemeria is used as a countable noun to refer to a specific type of ornamental plant. It is typically used in botanical, horticultural, and floral contexts. - The alstroemeria is known for its long vase life as a cut flower. - She planted several alstroemerias in her garden border.

Examples

• The bouquet featured roses, lilies, and a vibrant pink alstroemeria.
• Alstroemerias are sometimes called "Peruvian lilies" or "lilies of the Incas."
• This particular alstroemeria hybrid displays striking bi-colored petals.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical classification: The term specifies membership in the genus within the family Alstroemeriaceae.
  • The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within the genus Alstroemeria.

Variants and Related Words

• Peruvian lily: A common name for alstroemeria.
• Lily of the Incas: Another common name for alstroemeria.

Synonyms

• Peruvian lily, Lily of the Incas. (Note: These are common names, not scientific synonyms.)

Notes

• The word is often used in its plural form, alstroemerias, when referring to multiple plants or flowers.
• It is named after the Swedish botanist Baron Clas Alströmer.

Noun

1. any of various South American plants of the genus Alstroemeria valued for their handsome umbels of beautiful flowers