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The belladonna lily, Amaryllis belladonna, native to South Africa.
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A similar lily in genus Hippeastrum, such as Hippeastrum puniceum, and cultivars.
Examples of amaryllis in a Sentence
Thus, the Lent lily is Narcissus Pseudonarcissus; the African lily is Agapanthus umbellatus; the Belladonna lily is Amaryllis Belladonna (q.v.); the Jacobaea lily is Sprekelia formosissima; the Mariposa lily is Calochortus; the lily of the Incas is Alstroemeria pelegrina; St Bernard's lily is Anthericum Liliago; St Bruno's lily is Anthericum (or Paradisia) Liliastrum; the water lily is Nymphaea alba; the Arum lily is Richardia africana; and there are many others.
In cultivation they are generally known as Amaryllis.
Most of the so-called Amaryllis of gardens belong to the allied genusHippeastrum.
In the last-mentioned case they are called declinate, as in amaryllis, horse-chestnut and fraxinella.
Some house plants, including amaryllis, chrysanthemum, lilies and cyclamen are poisonous to cats but may be hard for them to resist.
They are members of the amaryllis family and look very much like the Cape belladonna lily of South Africa, amaryllis family and look very much like the Cape belladonna lily of South Africa, Amaryllis belladonna.
They are members of the amaryllis family and look very much like the Cape belladonna lily of South Africa, Amaryllis belladonna lily of South Africa, Amaryllis belladonna.
The latter has much larger florets than the Amaryllis and is much easier to care for hence its popularity.
Although availability does vary by region, statice, sweet William, yarrow, amaryllis, chrysanthemum, fuchsia, and zinnia are generally the most affordable choices for brides who plan to marry in September, October, or November.
When choosing winter wedding flowers, the most economical option is in-season varieties such as amaryllis, paper whites and poinsettias.
Bomarea - Curious and handsome plants of the Amaryllis order allied to Alstroemeria, requiring greenhouse temperature so far as now known.
Ixia Lily (Ixiolirion) - Beautiful plants of the Amaryllis order somewhat resembling each other, and about 1 to 1 1/2 feet high, with grassy foliage, and bearing large trumpet-shaped flowers in a loose, elegant manner.
Scarlet Twinflower (Bravoa) - B. geminiflora is a pretty Mexican bulbous plant of the Amaryllis order.
Amaryllis is most often associated with Christmas season due to its large showy blooms.
Also known as the belladonna or naked lady lily, the Amaryllis bulb is usually harvested in late summer and brought indoors.
Brilliant amaryllis flowers make a dramatic Christmas decoration.
Usually each amaryllis bulb produces one flower cluster at the end of a two-foot flower stalk, but individual blossoms can be as much as eight inches in diameter.
Use fresh flowers - Classic winter flowers, like amaryllis, Christmas cactus and poinsettias, always look bright and welcoming on a winter table.