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

Galtonia, or Hyacinthus, candicans is the best of the three species which constitute the genus.

From Project Gutenberg