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Anthericum

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An·​ther·​i·​cum | \ anˈtherə̇kəm \

Definition of Anthericum

: a genus of mainly African plants (family Liliaceae) with rootstocks like tubers, narrow leaves, and racemes of small white flowers with a rotate perianth

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History and Etymology for Anthericum

New Latin, from Greek antherikos asphodel; akin to Greek athēr beard of grain

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“Anthericum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Anthericum. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.

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