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sprekelia|sprɛˈkiːlɪə|
[mod.L. (L. Heister Systema Plantarum Generale (1748) 5), f. the name of J. H. von Sprekelsen (d. 1764) who sent bulbs of the plant to Linnæus + -ia1.]
A bulbous plant of the monotypic genus so called, belonging to the family Amaryllidaceæ, native to Mexico, and bearing linear leaves and large crimson flowers; = Jacobæa lily s.v. Jacobæa 2.
1840Edwards's Bot. Reg. XXVI. 33 (heading) The Tumbler Sprekelia, shorter-flowered variety. 1962Amateur Gardening 10 Mar. 33/2 Sprekelia..takes us to..Mexico... The oddly shaped flowers with three erect and three drooping petals are deep crimson. 1975Country Life 16 Jan. 158/3 Dormant sprekelia bulbs will be..replanted. |