Definition of hippeastrum in English:

hippeastrum

noun ˌhɪpɪˈastrəm

Modern Latin, from Greek hippeus 'horseman' (the leaves appearing to ride on one another) + astron 'star' (from the flower-shape).

单词	hippeastrum
释义	Definition of hippeastrum in English: hippeastrum noun ˌhɪpɪˈastrəm see amaryllis Example sentencesExamples Amaryllis can be grown outside while hippeastrum very often is used as an indoor plant. In horticultural practice, bud abortion is a substantial problem in several crops, including hippeastrum, nerine and tulip. As home gardeners get more sophisticated, retailers are now offering both hippeastrum and amaryllis in their catalogs. Like hippeastrums the Belladonna Lily or Jersey Lily bears clusters of huge flowers on tall stalks which are solid rather than hollow. The Christmas Cactus galloped and had finished flowering by early December, ditto the hippeastrum. Origin Modern Latin, from Greek hippeus 'horseman' (the leaves appearing to ride on one another) + astron 'star' (from the flower-shape).
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