AFRICAN LILY


Meaning of AFRICAN LILY in English

n.

or lily of the Nile

Perennial evergreen herbaceous plant ( Agapanthus africanus ) of the lily family , native to Africa.

In summer, long stalks bear many funnel-shaped flowers. The attractive, thick, dark green leaves are sword-shaped. There are many varieties, some with white or purple flowers and others with patterned leaves. If grown in a climate with frost, they must be kept in containers and moved indoors to survive the cold weather.

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