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Definition of Blue African lily
1. Noun. African plant with bright green evergreen leaves and umbels of many usually deep violet-blue flowers.
Group relationships: Genus Agapanthus
Generic synonyms: Agapanthus, Lily Of The Nile
Lexicographical Neighbors of Blue African Lily
Literary usage of Blue African lily
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Floral Decorations for the Dwelling House: A Practical Guide to the Home by Annie Hassard (1876)
"Lower tazza:—Pink and white China Aster, blue African Lily, white Clematis, ...
Tazza :—Yellow Rose, blue African Lily, Achyranthes, and Maiden-hair; ..."
2. A Narrative of a Visit to the Mauritius and South Africa by James Backhouse (1844)
"... a small tree with fragrant, pink, pea-like flowers, were growing near some
streamlets. The blue African lily, ..."
3. The English Flower Garden: Design, Arrangement and Plans Followed by a by William Robinson (1895)
"... of the Rocky Mountains and the golden Columbine of the same region ; the blue
African Lily in various forms, and with it the Belladonna Lily ..."
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