peruvian lily
Definition
Noun: 1. A flowering plant: A type of herbaceous plant native to the Andes mountains, known for its clusters of colorful, lily-like flowers. It is a member of the genus Alstroemeria.
Usage
The term "Peruvian lily" is used to refer to the specific plant species and its cultivated varieties. It is primarily a common name used in horticulture and gardening. * The bouquet featured beautiful Peruvian lilies in shades of orange and pink. * She planted Peruvian lilies in her garden for their long-lasting cut flowers.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In formal botanical or horticultural writing, the genus name is often preferred. The common name "Peruvian lily" helps identify the plant's origin (Peru/Andes) and its visual resemblance to true lilies (family Liliaceae), though it is not a true lily.
- Commonly sold as a Peruvian lily, Alstroemeria aurea is prized by florists.
Variants and Related Words
- Alstroemeria (n): The scientific genus name for the Peruvian lily and related species.
- The Alstroemeria is also known as the lily of the Incas.
Synonyms
- Lily of the Incas (n): Another common name for the same group of plants, referencing their geographical origin.
Noun
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an Andean herb having umbels of showy pinkish-purple lily-like flowers
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