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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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of galtonia1

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

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Example Sentences

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

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