galtonia

/ ɡɔːlˈtəʊnɪə /

noun

1. any plant of the bulbous genus Galtonia, esp G. candicans, with lanceolate leaves, drooping racemes of waxy white flowers, and a fragrant scent: family Liliaceae

Word History and Origins

Origin of galtonia¹

named after Sir Francis Galton (1822–1911), English explorer and scientist

Example Sentences

Pink rock roses; sunny cosmos; a dense blush hydrangea; and tall Galtonia candicans with big, white, bell-shaped blooms fill the small flower bed.

From Seattle Times

Galtonia candicans.—~A fine bulbous plant, 3 to 4 ft. high, with drooping white flowers.

From Project Gutenberg

Galtonia candicans 78   I. Danfordi� 14   Sisyrinchium grandiflorum 79   I. persica 15   Brodi�a Howelli lilacina 80 4.

From Project Gutenberg

And again, at the foot of the very last page of his Memories is a drawing of Galtonia candicans, a little ceremony without words, a hieroglyphic glorification of the honour paid him in giving his name to this African plant.

From Project Gutenberg