amaryllis belladonna

Thân thiện

A single amaryllis belladonna blooms in a sunny garden.

Definition

Noun: * Amaryllis belladonna: A bulbous plant (Amaryllis belladonna) native to South Africa. It is characterized by producing leafless flower stalks in late summer or autumn, topped with clusters of fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that are typically white or rose-pink in color. Also commonly known as the "naked lady" because the flowers appear without leaves.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden was spectacular in autumn when the amaryllis belladonna bloomed.
  • She planted amaryllis belladonna bulbs for their beautiful, fragrant flowers.
  • Unlike many plants, the amaryllis belladonna sends up its flower stalk independently of its foliage.

Advanced Usage

• Horticultural Context: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific species within the Amaryllidaceae family, distinguishing it from other plants in the genus , which are often sold as "amaryllis" for indoor forcing.
  • True Amaryllis belladonna is a hardy perennial for warm climates, while the common Christmas amaryllis is usually a Hippeastrum hybrid.

Variants and Related Words

• Belladonna lily: A common name for .
• Naked lady: A colloquial name for , referring to its leafless flower stalk.
• Amaryllidaceae: The botanical family to which this plant belongs.

Synonyms

• Belladonna lily
• Naked lady (informal)

Học thuật

Noun

1. amaryllis of South Africa often cultivated for its fragrant white or rose flowers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• belladonna lily
• naked lady
• Amaryllis belladonna