African lily

Definition

Any of certain flowering plants of the genus Agapanthus, especially Agapanthus umbellatus.

Example Sentences

• "African Lily Agapanthus umbellatus full fl. The African Lily is a beautiful blue umbelled liliaceous flower, having long contorted roots, and blowing in July."
• "As Gene and I began to really look at our backyard, we discovered tall, magnificent lilac-colored African lilies, and, to my surprise, our yard displayed its own vibrant orange, white, and blue birds of paradise."
• "But not just ordinary roses or tulips, she had majestic African lilies and exotic oriental orchids."