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Anthericum

Anthericum

9.9
A group of plants that live for many years, often from Africa, with narrow leaves and white flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • She was fascinated by the delicate white flowers produced by Anthericum plants in spring.

Examples

  • The botanical garden houses several species of Anthericum in its African section.

  • The Anthericum plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Recent research has led botanists to revise the classification of Anthericum species.

  • Many gardeners choose Anthericum for its beautiful flowers.

  • Many gardeners choose Anthericum for its beautiful flowers in their landscaping.

  • The botanical garden houses several species of Anthericum that attract numerous visitors.

  • Recent research has led botanists to discover new characteristics of Anthericum species.

Compounds

Anthericum torreyi
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant with grasslike leaves and star-shaped yellow-orange flowers on a leafless stalk in the southwestern United States

Surface Forms

Anthericum singular
Anthericums plural

Etymology

The word Anthericum comes from the Greek root anther- meaning 'flower'. So the name simply points to a group of flowering herbs, which is why Anthericum is used for plants known for their blooms.