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Asphodelus

Asphodelus

9.9
A group of tall plants with grasslike leaves and dense flower clusters found in the Mediterranean and Himalayas
  • noun
  • /ˌæsfəˈdɛləs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : asfódelo
  • The Asphodelus plant thrives in dry, rocky soil.

Examples

  • Researchers collected samples of Asphodelus from different regions for genetic analysis.

  • The genus Asphodelus includes several striking species commonly found in Mediterranean gardens.

  • Botanists have classified Asphodelus as part of the asphodel family, Asphodelaceae.

  • Many Asphodeluses bloom beautifully in the summer.

  • The garden featured various plants, including Asphodelus, known for its stunning clusters of flowers.

  • We admired the Asphodelus in full bloom while visiting the Mediterranean coastline.

  • The botanist explained the characteristics of Asphodelus, highlighting its grasslike leaves and flower clusters.

Compounds

Hemerocallis lilio-asphodelus
  • Specialized
9.9

A type of day lily with fragrant yellow flowers often grown in gardens

Surface Forms

Asphodelus singular
Asphodeluses plural
Asphodeli plural

Etymology

Asphodelus comes from the ancient Greek name asphodelos, which named a meadow flower that appears in old Greek stories and the 'fields of Asphodel' in their myths. So today Asphodelus is the scientific name for a group of tall Mediterranean flowering plants, and the image of that mythic meadow helps you remember it is a flower.