Definition

Noun: * Blue African lily: A flowering plant native to South Africa, scientifically known as Agapanthus praecox. It is characterized by its clumps of bright green, strap-shaped evergreen leaves and produces tall stalks topped with large, rounded clusters (umbels) of numerous trumpet-shaped flowers, which are typically a deep violet-blue color.

Usage

• The blue African lily is a popular ornamental plant in gardens for its striking floral display and architectural foliage.
• A well-established clump of blue African lily can produce multiple flower stems throughout the summer.
• The deep blue flowers of the blue African lily contrast beautifully with its lush green leaves.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or horticultural contexts, "blue African lily" is a common name that may refer specifically to subsp. , which is one of the most common cultivated varieties.
• The term is used to distinguish this species from other varieties that may have white or lighter blue flowers.

Variants and Related Words

• Agapanthus (n): The genus name for this group of plants, often used as a common name. (e.g., "She planted several agapanthus along the path.")
• African lily (n): A broader common name that can refer to any plant in the genus, not exclusively the blue-flowering varieties.
• Lily of the Nile (n): Another common name for plants in the genus, though they are not true lilies and are not native to the Nile region.

Synonyms

• Agapanthus (n)
• African lily (n)
• Lily of the Nile (n)

Noun

1. African plant with bright green evergreen leaves and umbels of many usually deep violet-blue flowers