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