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Haemanthus

Haemanthus

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A plant from Africa that grows from a bulb and has bright red or white flowers called blood lilies
  • noun
  • /ˈhiːməntəs/
  • Specialized
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  • Several species of Haemanthus are popular in ornamental gardens for their vibrant blooms.

Examples

  • The Haemanthus plant is known for its beautiful red flowers.

  • The Haemanthus genus includes both evergreen and deciduous types adapted to different environments.

  • Botanists classified the blood lily under the genus Haemanthus due to its unique floral structure.

  • I saw a stunning Haemanthus in the botanical garden.

  • The garden was brightened by the vibrant red Haemanthus flowers that bloomed in the spring.

  • She admired the unique shape of the Haemanthus leaves as she walked through the botanical garden.

  • In their native habitat, Haemanthus plants thrive in well-drained soil and warm climates.

Synonyms

genus Haemanthus
vsHaemanthus
  • Specialized
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A group of African plants that grow from bulbs, like blood lilies

is the same group but emphasizes family and flower colour
blood lily
vsHaemanthus
  • South African
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A plant with bright red, round flowers

refers to the whole genus rather than a single plant

Compounds

genus Haemanthus
  • Specialized
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A group of African plants that grow from bulbs, like blood lilies

Haemanthus coccineus
  • Specialized
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A South African bulb plant with large flat leaves and bright red flower heads

Surface Forms

Haemanthus singular
Haemanthuses plural

Etymology

Haemanthus comes from two old Greek parts: haema- meaning 'blood' and -anthus meaning 'flower', so it literally says 'blood-flower'. That's why these plants are called blood lilies and are known for their bright red blooms.