Hemerocallis (Noun)
Meaning
East Asian rhizomatous clump-forming perennial herbs having flowers on long leafless stalks; cosmopolitan in cultivation: day lilies; sometimes placed in subfamily Hemerocallidaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Hemerocallis is often grown in gardens for its beautiful flowers and low-maintenance requirements.
- The hemerocallis plants in her garden bloomed with vibrant colors during the summer months.
- Daylilies, also known as hemerocallis, can thrive in a variety of soil conditions and sunlight levels.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, the roots of the hemerocallis plant are sometimes used to treat fever and inflammation.
- Hemerocallis plants can be divided and transplanted in the spring or fall to create new clumps of flowers.