Genus Haemanthus (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of African deciduous or evergreen bulbous herbs: blood lilies.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Haemanthus is native to southern Africa and consists of about ten species of flowering plants.
- Haemanthus is a genus of plants in the family Amaryllidaceae, commonly known as blood lilies due to their bright red flowers.
- The genus Haemanthus is characterized by its bulbous base and strap-like leaves that grow from the base of the plant.
- Some species of the genus Haemanthus are popular among gardeners due to their unique and striking flowers.
- The genus Haemanthus is often confused with the genus Scadoxus, which also produces bright red flowers but has a different growth habit.