A nerine with large heads of pink flowers similar to those of the lily. Native to South Africa, but widely cultivated, it was first described in Guernsey.
尼润兰
Nerine sarniensis, family Liliaceae (or Amaryllidaceae)
Example sentencesExamples
The Guernsey lily, N. sarniensis, makes clusters of 10 iridescent crimson flowers, also on 2-foot stalks.
Definition of Guernsey lily in US English:
Guernsey lily
noun
A nerine with large heads of pink flowers similar to those of the lily. Native to South Africa, it has long been cultivated and was first described in Guernsey, England.
尼润兰
Nerine sarniensis, family Liliaceae (or Amaryllidaceae)
Example sentencesExamples
The Guernsey lily, N. sarniensis, makes clusters of 10 iridescent crimson flowers, also on 2-foot stalks.