eremurus

[ er-uh-myoor-uhs ]

noun

, plural er·e·mu·ri [er-, uh, -, myoor, -ahy].

1. any of several hardy perennial herbs of the genus Eremurus, of the lily family ( def ), cultivated for their tall, colorful, bell-shaped flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of eremurus¹

First recorded in 1835–40; from Greek erêmos “solitary” + ourá “tail”

Example Sentences

"These roots oddly resemble echinoderms," said Doctor Lane, looking at the roots of the Eremurus.

From Project Gutenberg

Eremurus.—Noble plants with thick rootstocks, large sword-like leaves, and spikes of flowers from 3 to 10 ft. high.

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This list is representative because it includes some species, such as Eremurus, Trollius and Tritoma, that are not usually grown from seed by the amateur.

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My favorite is Eremurus Bungei, which I think is one of the handsomest plants I have in my garden.

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Eremurus Robustus.—This hardy perennial bears tall, handsome spikes of sweetly-scented, peach-coloured flowers in May.

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