Species Agapanthus praecox
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Etymology of Agapanthus:
Gk. agapē = love; anthos = flower. Derivation unknown. Agapeo means ‘to be contented with’. Perhaps the author, L’Héritier, was expressing his pleasure, i.e. ‘flower with which I am well pleased’.
Etymology of praecox:
From the Latin praecox = precocious; typically referring to early flowering though it can also mean showy
Scientific name:
Agapanthus praecox Willd.
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Protologue:
Enum. Pl. (Willdenow) 1: 353 (1809)
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Year published:
1809
Rhizomatous evergreen geophyte, 50--100 cm. Leaves suberect, strap-shaped. Flowers broadly funnel-shaped, blue to white, thin in texture. Dec.--Feb. SE (Knysna to E Cape).
Observations of Taxon
Agapanthus praecox subsp. orientalis
Name of observer:
Various (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
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Agapanthus praecox subsp. orientalis
Name of observer:
Various (David)
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Agapanthus praecox
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Name of observer:
Auriol Batten (David)
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Agapanthus praecox
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Name of observer:
James Deacon (Mr.Drimia)
Date observed:
24/12/2008 - 11:38am
Collection:
Agapanthus praecox
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Name of observer:
James Deacon (Mr.Drimia)
Date observed:
24/12/2008 - 2:07pm
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