Asphodeline

Definitions of Asphodeline
  1. noun
    genus of rhizomatous perennial or biennial herbs with numerous sometimes fragrant flowers in long cylindrical racemes; Mediterranean region to Caucasus; sometimes placed in family Asphodelaceae
    synonyms: genus Asphodeline
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    type of:
    liliid monocot genus
    genus of monocotyledonous plants comprising mostly herbs having usually petaloid sepals and petals and compound pistils
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