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Leucocoryne Valparadisea
''Leucocoryne'' (glory-of-the-sun) is a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Amaryllidaceae. The foliage of all species is long and narrow and has an onion-like scent. The blue, white or lilac flowers are held in umbels. The entire genus is endemic to the Republic of Chile in South America. Some species are grown in gardens as ornamentals. They require very well-drained soil and do not tolerate freezing temperatures. ''L. purpurea'', with purple flowers, has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Derivation of genus name The generic name ''Leucocoryne'' is a compound of the Greek elements λευκός ( = ''leucos'' ) "white" and κορυνε ( = ''korune'' ) "club" ( in the sense of cudgel or bludgeon ) - in reference to the pale, club-like, sterile anthers of the flowers. Taxonomy Species Species accepted by The Plant List are listed here (49) although some authorities estimate only 15. # '' Leucocoryne alliacea'' Lindl. # '' Leucocory ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Lindley
John Lindley FRS (5 February 1799 – 1 November 1865) was an English botanist, gardener and orchidologist. Early years Born in Catton, near Norwich, England, John Lindley was one of four children of George and Mary Lindley. George Lindley was a nurseryman and pomologist and ran a commercial nursery garden. Although he had great horticultural knowledge, the undertaking was not profitable and George lived in a state of indebtedness. As a boy he would assist in the garden and also collected wild flowers he found growing in the Norfolk countryside. Lindley was educated at Norwich School. He would have liked to go to university or to buy a commission in the army but the family could not afford either. He became Belgian agent for a London seed merchant in 1815. At this time Lindley became acquainted with the botanist William Jackson Hooker who allowed him to use his botanical library and who introduced him to Sir Joseph Banks who offered him employment as an assistant in his herba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leucocoryne Angustipetala
''Leucocoryne'' (glory-of-the-sun) is a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Amaryllidaceae. The foliage of all species is long and narrow and has an onion-like scent. The blue, white or lilac flowers are held in umbels. The entire genus is endemic to the Republic of Chile in South America. Some species are grown in gardens as ornamentals. They require very well-drained soil and do not tolerate freezing temperatures. ''L. purpurea'', with purple flowers, has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Derivation of genus name The generic name ''Leucocoryne'' is a compound of the Greek elements λευκός ( = ''leucos'' ) "white" and κορυνε ( = ''korune'' ) "club" ( in the sense of cudgel or bludgeon ) - in reference to the pale, club-like, sterile anthers of the flowers. Taxonomy Species Species accepted by The Plant List are listed here (49) although some authorities estimate only 15. # '' Leucocoryne alliacea'' Lindl. # '' Leucocoryne an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leucocoryne Fragrantissima
''Leucocoryne'' (glory-of-the-sun) is a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Amaryllidaceae. The foliage of all species is long and narrow and has an onion-like scent. The blue, white or lilac flowers are held in umbels. The entire genus is endemic to the Republic of Chile in South America. Some species are grown in gardens as ornamentals. They require very well-drained soil and do not tolerate freezing temperatures. ''L. purpurea'', with purple flowers, has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Derivation of genus name The generic name ''Leucocoryne'' is a compound of the Greek elements λευκός ( = ''leucos'' ) "white" and κορυνε ( = ''korune'' ) "club" ( in the sense of cudgel or bludgeon ) - in reference to the pale, club-like, sterile anthers of the flowers. Taxonomy Species Species accepted by The Plant List are listed here (49) although some authorities estimate only 15. # '' Leucocoryne alliacea'' Lindl. # '' Leucocoryne an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leucocoryne Foetida
''Leucocoryne'' (glory-of-the-sun) is a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Amaryllidaceae. The foliage of all species is long and narrow and has an onion-like scent. The blue, white or lilac flowers are held in umbels. The entire genus is endemic to the Republic of Chile in South America. Some species are grown in gardens as ornamentals. They require very well-drained soil and do not tolerate freezing temperatures. ''L. purpurea'', with purple flowers, has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Derivation of genus name The generic name ''Leucocoryne'' is a compound of the Greek elements λευκός ( = ''leucos'' ) "white" and κορυνε ( = ''korune'' ) "club" ( in the sense of cudgel or bludgeon ) - in reference to the pale, club-like, sterile anthers of the flowers. Taxonomy Species Species accepted by The Plant List are listed here (49) although some authorities estimate only 15. # '' Leucocoryne alliacea'' Lindl. # '' Leucocoryne an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leucocoryne Editiana
''Leucocoryne'' (glory-of-the-sun) is a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Amaryllidaceae. The foliage of all species is long and narrow and has an onion-like scent. The blue, white or lilac flowers are held in umbels. The entire genus is endemic to the Republic of Chile in South America. Some species are grown in gardens as ornamentals. They require very well-drained soil and do not tolerate freezing temperatures. ''L. purpurea'', with purple flowers, has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Derivation of genus name The generic name ''Leucocoryne'' is a compound of the Greek elements λευκός ( = ''leucos'' ) "white" and κορυνε ( = ''korune'' ) "club" ( in the sense of cudgel or bludgeon ) - in reference to the pale, club-like, sterile anthers of the flowers. Taxonomy Species Species accepted by The Plant List are listed here (49) although some authorities estimate only 15. # '' Leucocoryne alliacea'' Lindl. # '' Leucocoryne an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leucocoryne Dimorphopetala
''Leucocoryne'' (glory-of-the-sun) is a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Amaryllidaceae. The foliage of all species is long and narrow and has an onion-like scent. The blue, white or lilac flowers are held in umbels. The entire genus is endemic to the Republic of Chile in South America. Some species are grown in gardens as ornamentals. They require very well-drained soil and do not tolerate freezing temperatures. ''L. purpurea'', with purple flowers, has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Derivation of genus name The generic name ''Leucocoryne'' is a compound of the Greek elements λευκός ( = ''leucos'' ) "white" and κορυνε ( = ''korune'' ) "club" ( in the sense of cudgel or bludgeon ) - in reference to the pale, club-like, sterile anthers of the flowers. Taxonomy Species Species accepted by The Plant List are listed here (49) although some authorities estimate only 15. # '' Leucocoryne alliacea'' Lindl. # '' Leucocoryne an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leucocoryne Curacavina
''Leucocoryne'' (glory-of-the-sun) is a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Amaryllidaceae. The foliage of all species is long and narrow and has an onion-like scent. The blue, white or lilac flowers are held in umbels. The entire genus is endemic to the Republic of Chile in South America. Some species are grown in gardens as ornamentals. They require very well-drained soil and do not tolerate freezing temperatures. ''L. purpurea'', with purple flowers, has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Derivation of genus name The generic name ''Leucocoryne'' is a compound of the Greek elements λευκός ( = ''leucos'' ) "white" and κορυνε ( = ''korune'' ) "club" ( in the sense of cudgel or bludgeon ) - in reference to the pale, club-like, sterile anthers of the flowers. Taxonomy Species Species accepted by The Plant List are listed here (49) although some authorities estimate only 15. # '' Leucocoryne alliacea'' Lindl. # '' Leucocoryne an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leucocoryne Coronata
''Leucocoryne'' (glory-of-the-sun) is a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Amaryllidaceae. The foliage of all species is long and narrow and has an onion-like scent. The blue, white or lilac flowers are held in umbels. The entire genus is endemic to the Republic of Chile in South America. Some species are grown in gardens as ornamentals. They require very well-drained soil and do not tolerate freezing temperatures. ''L. purpurea'', with purple flowers, has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Derivation of genus name The generic name ''Leucocoryne'' is a compound of the Greek elements λευκός ( = ''leucos'' ) "white" and κορυνε ( = ''korune'' ) "club" ( in the sense of cudgel or bludgeon ) - in reference to the pale, club-like, sterile anthers of the flowers. Taxonomy Species Species accepted by The Plant List are listed here (49) although some authorities estimate only 15. # '' Leucocoryne alliacea'' Lindl. # '' Leucocoryne an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leucocoryne Coquimbensis
''Leucocoryne'' (glory-of-the-sun) is a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Amaryllidaceae. The foliage of all species is long and narrow and has an onion-like scent. The blue, white or lilac flowers are held in umbels. The entire genus is endemic to the Republic of Chile in South America. Some species are grown in gardens as ornamentals. They require very well-drained soil and do not tolerate freezing temperatures. ''L. purpurea'', with purple flowers, has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Derivation of genus name The generic name ''Leucocoryne'' is a compound of the Greek elements λευκός ( = ''leucos'' ) "white" and κορυνε ( = ''korune'' ) "club" ( in the sense of cudgel or bludgeon ) - in reference to the pale, club-like, sterile anthers of the flowers. Taxonomy Species Species accepted by The Plant List are listed here (49) although some authorities estimate only 15. # '' Leucocoryne alliacea'' Lindl. # '' Leucocoryne an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leucocoryne Conferta
''Leucocoryne'' (glory-of-the-sun) is a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Amaryllidaceae. The foliage of all species is long and narrow and has an onion-like scent. The blue, white or lilac flowers are held in umbels. The entire genus is endemic to the Republic of Chile in South America. Some species are grown in gardens as ornamentals. They require very well-drained soil and do not tolerate freezing temperatures. ''L. purpurea'', with purple flowers, has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Derivation of genus name The generic name ''Leucocoryne'' is a compound of the Greek elements λευκός ( = ''leucos'' ) "white" and κορυνε ( = ''korune'' ) "club" ( in the sense of cudgel or bludgeon ) - in reference to the pale, club-like, sterile anthers of the flowers. Taxonomy Species Species accepted by The Plant List are listed here (49) although some authorities estimate only 15. # '' Leucocoryne alliacea'' Lindl. # '' Leucocoryne an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leucocoryne Conconensis
''Leucocoryne'' (glory-of-the-sun) is a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Amaryllidaceae. The foliage of all species is long and narrow and has an onion-like scent. The blue, white or lilac flowers are held in umbels. The entire genus is endemic to the Republic of Chile in South America. Some species are grown in gardens as ornamentals. They require very well-drained soil and do not tolerate freezing temperatures. ''L. purpurea'', with purple flowers, has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Derivation of genus name The generic name ''Leucocoryne'' is a compound of the Greek elements λευκός ( = ''leucos'' ) "white" and κορυνε ( = ''korune'' ) "club" ( in the sense of cudgel or bludgeon ) - in reference to the pale, club-like, sterile anthers of the flowers. Taxonomy Species Species accepted by The Plant List are listed here (49) although some authorities estimate only 15. # '' Leucocoryne alliacea'' Lindl. # '' Leucocoryne an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leucocoryne Codehuensis
''Leucocoryne'' (glory-of-the-sun) is a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Amaryllidaceae. The foliage of all species is long and narrow and has an onion-like scent. The blue, white or lilac flowers are held in umbels. The entire genus is endemic to the Republic of Chile in South America. Some species are grown in gardens as ornamentals. They require very well-drained soil and do not tolerate freezing temperatures. ''L. purpurea'', with purple flowers, has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Derivation of genus name The generic name ''Leucocoryne'' is a compound of the Greek elements λευκός ( = ''leucos'' ) "white" and κορυνε ( = ''korune'' ) "club" ( in the sense of cudgel or bludgeon ) - in reference to the pale, club-like, sterile anthers of the flowers. Taxonomy Species Species accepted by The Plant List are listed here (49) although some authorities estimate only 15. # '' Leucocoryne alliacea'' Lindl. # '' Leucocoryne an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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