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Definition of Polianthes
1. Noun. Genus of perennial tuberous herbs having lily-like flowers; Mexico; sometimes placed in family Amaryllidaceae.
Generic synonyms: Liliid Monocot Genus
Group relationships: Agavaceae, Agave Family, Family Agavaceae, Sisal Family
Member holonyms: Polianthes Tuberosa, Tuberose
Lexicographical Neighbors of Polianthes
Literary usage of Polianthes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Garden and Farm Topics / by Peter Henderson by Peter Henderson (1884)
"THE TUBEROSE, (polianthes tuberosa.) THE original Single species is a native of
the East Indies, and was introduced early in the sixteenth century. ..."
2. Garden and Farm Topics / by Peter Henderson by Peter Henderson (1884)
"THE TUBEROSE, (polianthes tuberosa.) THE original Single species is a native of
the East Indies, and was introduced early in the sixteenth century. ..."
3. Popular Flowers, and how to Cultivate Them by Edward Sprague Rand (1876)
"... to neglect our marigolds ; and none, having once realized their beauty and
effectiveness, will ever omit to plant them. THE polianthes. Natural Order. ..."
4. Popular Flowers, and how to Cultivate Them by Edward Sprague Rand (1873)
"... to neglect our marigolds ; and none, having once realized their beauty and
effectiveness, will ever omit to plant them. THE polianthes. Natural Order. ..."
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