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African lily

 
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A South African rhizomatous plant (Agapanthus africanus) having violet funnel-shaped flowers grouped in umbels. Also called agapanthus, lily of the Nile.


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Perennial evergreen herbaceous plant (Agapanthus africanus) of the Alliaceae family, native to Africa. In summer, long stalks bear many funnel-shaped flowers. The attractive, thick, dark green leaves are sword-shaped. There are many varieties, some with white or purple flowers and others with patterned leaves. If grown in a climate with frost, they must be kept in containers and moved indoors to survive the cold weather.

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WordNet: African lily
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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: African plant with bright green evergreen leaves and umbels of many usually deep violet-blue flowers
  Synonyms: African tulip, blue African lily, Agapanthus africanus

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