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Hymenocallis

Hymenocallis

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A flowering plant with large white, spidery flowers known as a spider lily
  • proper noun
  • /ˌhaɪməˈnɒkəlɪs/
  • Specialized
: Hymenocallis
  • Botanists studied the unique structure of Hymenocallis flowers for their research on plant evolution.

Examples

  • Have you seen the Hymenocallis in the botanical garden?

  • The greenhouse displayed a rare Hymenocallis in full bloom, attracting many visitors.

  • She planted several Hymenocallis bulbs along the garden path to add elegance in spring.

  • The Hymenocallis plant blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • Hymenocallis is often planted in gardens for its strikingly beautiful Hymenocallis flowers.

  • The unique shape of the flowers makes Hymenocallis a popular choice among gardeners.

  • In the spring, Hymenocallis blooms brightly, attracting attention with its delicate petals.

Surface Forms

Hymenocallis main

Etymology

Hymenocallis comes from Greek parts hymen 'membrane' and kallos 'beauty'. It is used for the spider lily because the flowers have a thin, beautiful 'membrane' or cup in the centre of the bloom, which explains the name.