African Lily (Noun)
Meaning
African plant with bright green evergreen leaves and umbels of many usually deep violet-blue flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The beautiful African lily on display in the garden added an air of serenity with its delicate flowers.
- Gardeners admired the exotic beauty of the African lily and decided to grow some in their greenhouse.
- Native to South Africa, the African lily grows well in sunny, dry conditions and well-draining soil.
- An expert suggested growing African lily near water features or under a big tree to complement their contrasting foliage.
- Local horticulturists visited South Africa to observe and collect various African lily species to plant back in their hometown gardens.