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Amaryllis belladonna

Amaryllis belladonna

9.0
A plant that grows from a bulb and has large pink or white bell-shaped flowers
  • noun
  • /ˌæməˈrɪlɪs ˌbɛləˈdɒnə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Amaryllis belladonna blooms beautifully in late summer, brightening gardens with its rose-colored flowers.

Examples

  • Botanists recommend planting Amaryllis belladonna bulbs in well-drained soil for best results.

  • She gave her friend a bouquet made entirely of Amaryllis belladonna blossoms.

  • The Amaryllis belladonna blooms beautifully in spring.

  • I bought an Amaryllis belladonna for my garden.

  • The Amaryllis belladonna is admired for its stunning white and rose-colored flowers that attract pollinators.

  • Every summer, my garden comes alive with the fragrant blooms of Amaryllis belladonna that fill the air with their sweet scent.

  • After planting Amaryllis belladonna bulbs last year, I was delighted to see them flourish with vibrant colors this season.

Synonyms

belladonna lily
vsAmaryllis belladonna
  • South African
8.3

A South African plant with large sweet-smelling white or pink flowers

is the specific species name for that South African plant

Surface Forms

Amaryllis belladonna singular
Amaryllises belladonna plural

Morphology

amaryllis + belladonna

Both constituents are plant-related terms, so a B1 learner who knows 'amaryllis' and 'belladonna' would likely infer this is the name of a plant species and not something totally unrelated. However, the full, specific sense (native range, flower colours, fragrance) and the fact that this is a Latin binomial proper name are not predictable from the parts alone, and 'belladonna' may misleadingly suggest toxicity, so the expression is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Amaryllis belladonna gets its name from two old words: Amaryllis was a girl who cared for sheep and is called a 'shepherdess' in Greek poems, and belladonna means 'beautiful lady' in Italian. The name paints the picture of a pretty, pink-flowered plant, which helps you remember this showy garden bulb.