lily of the nile
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Definition
Noun: * A perennial plant of the genus Agapanthus, native to South Africa, characterized by long, strap-like leaves and producing large, rounded clusters (umbels) of showy, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically in shades of blue to purple, and sometimes white.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The border along the driveway was filled with blooming lily of the Nile.
- She divided her lily of the Nile clumps in the early spring.
- The most common color for the lily of the Nile is a striking sky blue.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in horticultural and gardening contexts to describe a popular, low-maintenance ornamental plant suitable for borders, containers, and as a cut flower.
- While "lily of the Nile" is a common name, it is a misnomer as the plant is neither a true lily () nor from the Nile region. Its accurate botanical family is .
Variants and Related Words
- Agapanthus (n): The botanical genus name, often used interchangeably with the common name "lily of the Nile."
- African lily (n): Another common name for the same plant.
Synonyms
- Agapanthus
- African lily
Related Phrases
- Agapanthus praecox: A specific, commonly cultivated species within the genus.
- Umbels of flowers: A botanical term describing the flower cluster's structure, which is characteristic of this plant.
Noun
- any of various plants of the genus Agapanthus having umbels of showy blue to purple flowers