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acidanthera|æsɪˈdænθərə|
[mod.L. (C. F. Hochstetter 1844, in Flora 14 Jan. 25), f. Gr. ἀκιδ-, ἀκίς pointed object + mod.L. anthēra anther, in allusion to the cuspate anthers.]
A flowering plant of the genus of this name (family Iridaceæ), which comprises tender herbaceous perennials having corms and native to tropical and southern Africa.
1959Times 13 June 1/7 Genuine end of season offer of the lovely acidanthera, beautiful sparaxis, [etc.]. 1962Amat. Gardening 10 Mar. 5/1 Acidantheras from Abyssinia are gladiolus-like plants with white flowers. 1980Daily Tel. 19 Apr. 29/1 Even those who really dislike gladioli are usually enchanted by their close relative, the acidanthera, whose white flowers are marked with maroon at the centre and which has a pronounced perfume. |