amaryllidaceae
noun
Meaning
A large family of perennial, bulbous flowering plants characterized by their showy, often fragrant blooms and linear leaves.
Examples
- Many popular garden plants, including the amaryllis and the daffodil, belong to the Amaryllidaceae family.
- The Amaryllidaceae are well-known for their diverse range of bulbous species found in temperate and tropical regions.
Synonyms: bulb plant, amaryllis family, monocot, geophyte