galtonia

British

/ ɡɔːlˈtəʊnɪə /

noun

any plant of the bulbous genus Galtonia, esp G. candicans, with lanceolate leaves, drooping racemes of waxy white flowers, and a fragrant scent: family Liliaceae

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Etymology

Origin of galtonia

named after Sir Francis Galton (1822–1911), English explorer and scientist

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