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alstroemeria

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al·stroe·me·ri·a  (lstr-mîr-)
n.
Any of several South American perennial herbs of the genus Alstroemeria, popular as cut flowers for their showy, variously colored blooms.
[New Latin, genus name, after Baron Clas Alstroemer (1736-1794), Swedish naturalist.]
alstroemeria [ˌælstrəˈmiːrɪə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any plant of the tuberous perennial liliaceous genus Alstroemeria, originally S American, grown for their brightly coloured orchid-like flowers Also called Peruvian lily
[named by Linnaeus for his friend Baron Klas von Alstroemer]
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Noun1.alstroemeria - any of various South American plants of the genus Alstroemeria valued for their handsome umbels of beautiful flowersalstroemeria - any of various South American plants of the genus Alstroemeria valued for their handsome umbels of beautiful flowers
liliaceous plant - plant growing from a bulb or corm or rhizome or tuber
genus Alstroemeria - genus of showy South American herbs with leafy stems; sometimes placed in family Alstroemeriaceae or in family Amaryllidaceae
Alstroemeria pelegrina, lily of the Incas, Peruvian lily - an Andean herb having umbels of showy pinkish-purple lily-like flowers
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There were many wonderful choices to consider such as the Classic Charm Basket which is a nice basket filled with scented Freesia, Alstroemeria, Carnations and Chrysanthemums, Timeless Tradition Wrap which is an elegant display of a mix of Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Alstroemeria and Asiatic Lilies, and the Hot Tropical Hand-tied with a mix of tropical flowers and Sunflowers.
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The bridesmaids carried bouquets of pink lilies, Rossini roses, alstroemeria, green Fuji, and green button mums.
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Imagine Alstroemeria (al-stro-MAIR-ee-a), the Peruvian lily.
GARDENING > PERUVIAN LILY A PERFECT PLANT FOR GARDENS IN THE VALLEY by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
 
 
 
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