alstroemeria
|al-stroe-me-ria|
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/ˌælstroʊˈmɪəriə/
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/ˌælstrəʊˈmɪəriə/
Colorful, long-lasting flowers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alstroemeria' originates from the name of the Swedish botanist 'Clas Alströmer', who discovered the plant.
Historical Evolution
The name 'alstroemeria' was given in honor of Clas Alströmer, who was a student of the famous botanist Carl Linnaeus.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the genus of plants discovered by Alströmer, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/04 03:21