borrowed from New Latin, genus name, probably borrowed from Greek agápē "love, affection" + ánthos "flower" — more at agape entry 2, anthology Note: The genus name was introduced by Charles Louis L'Hériter de Brutelle in Sertum Anglicum, seu Plantae Rariores quae in Hortis juxta ...
Origin of agapanthus1 < New Latin (1789) < Greek agáp ( ē ) love + ánthos flowerWord of the DayFebruary 22, 2025 caliginous [kuh-lij-uh-nuhs]Meaning and examples Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox! Sign Up By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary...
From coast to coast and across Europe and southern Africa, Agapanthus africanus is widely cultivated for its stunning flowers that have captivated horticulturalists for centuries. Its name is derived from the Greek words "agape" meaning love and "anthos" meaning flower. Anyone who has seen an ...
The name for the genus comes from the Greek words 'agape' meaning "love" and 'anthos' meaning "flower". Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis 'Silver Streak' was selected as a chance seedling at our nursery in 1994 from our seed grown Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis crop. We built up stoc...
Please note that after 46 years in business, San Marcos Growers will be discontinuing nursery operations by the end of 2025 and the property will be developed for affordable housing.