| polyanthus | <botany> The oxlip. So called because the peduncle bears a many-flowered umbel. See Oxlip. A bulbous flowering plant of the genus Narcissus (N. Tazetta, or N. Polyanthus of some authors). Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Rich in flowers; many + flower Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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