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  1. Anthericum, genus Anthericumnoun

    genus of Old World (mainly African) perennial herbs; sometimes placed in family Asphodelaceae

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  1. Anthericum

    Anthericum is a genus of about 65 species, rhizomatous perennial plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae. It was formerly placed in its own family, Anthericeae. The species have rhizomatous or tuberous roots, long narrow leaves and branched stems carrying starry white flowers. The members of this genus occur mainly in the tropics and southern Africa and Madagascar, but are also represented in Europe.The generic name Anthericum is derived from the Greek word ανθερικος (antherikos), meaning "straw", referring to the narrow leaves. Only two species are in general cultivation. A number of species are now included in the genus Chlorophytum, the Spider Plant, a familiar and popular house plant. Others, including the St. Bruno's Lily, are now classed in the genus Paradisea.

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  1. anthericum

    Anthericum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, native to temperate regions of the Old World. These are perennial herbs that produce a tuft of narrow leaves and tall spikes of star-shaped, white or greenish flowers. They are typically grown in gardens for their flowers and attractive foliage.

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  1. Anthericum

    Anthericum is a genus of about 300 species, rhizomatous perennial plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae. It was formerly placed in its own family, Anthericeae. The species have rhizomatous or tuberous roots, long narrow leaves and branched stems carrying starry white flowers. The members of this genus occurs mainly in the tropical and southern Africa and Madagascar, but also represented in Europe. The generic name Anthericum is derived from the Greek word ανθερικος, meaning "straw", referring to the narrow leaves. Only two species are in general cultivation. A number of species are now included in the genus Chlorophytum, the Spider Plant, a familiar and popular house plant. Others, including the St. Bruno's Lily, are now classed in the genus Paradisea.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of anthericum in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of anthericum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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