any of several bulbous plants of the genus Hippeastrum, especially H. puniceum, which has large red, pink, or white lilylike flowers and is popular as a houseplant.
Also called naked lady. Also called belladonna lily. a bulbous plant, Amaryllis belladonna, having clusters of usually rose-colored lilylike flowers.
any of several bulbous, ornamental plants with lilylike flowers.
Amaryllis,
a shepherdess or country girl, especially in classical and later pastoral poetry.
a first name.
Also called: belladonna lily. an amaryllidaceous plant, Amaryllis belladonna, native to southern Africa and having large lily-like reddish or white flowers
any of several related plants, esp hippeastrum
First recorded in 1785–95; from Latin: name of a shepherdess in Vergil's Eclogues
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Sharply focused and removed from natural context, botanical images of calla lilies, aloe and amaryllis are nearly abstract.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2022
We particularly love their Christmas selection where they usually have poinsettia, amaryllis, centerpieces, wreaths, DIY decorate-your-own mini tree kits, garland, and more!
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2022
Some indoor plants flower in winter, such as bright-red anthurium, sweet-smelling jasmine, durable and cheerful kalanchoe, and amaryllis bulbs.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2022
Once all danger of frost is past, your amaryllis will thrive outdoors in bright but indirect light with regular water and feeding.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 1, 2022
Stargazer lilies, irises, parrot tulips, tuberoses, sweet williams, columbines, amaryllis...
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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