African lily
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African lily
n.
A rhizomatous plant (Agapanthus africanus) of South Africa, grown especially for its umbels of blue, violet, or white funnel-shaped flowers. Also called agapanthus, lily of the Nile.
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African lily
n
(Plants) another name for agapanthus
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Noun | 1. | ![]() genus Agapanthus - small genus of South African evergreen or deciduous plants; sometimes placed in the family or subfamily Alliaceae agapanthus, lily of the Nile - any of various plants of the genus Agapanthus having umbels of showy blue to purple flowers |
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