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gladiolus: see iris iris, common name for members of the genus Iris of the Iridaceae, a family of perennial herbs that includes the crocuses, freesias, and gladioli. The family is characterized by thickened stem organs (bulbs, corms, and rhizomes) and by linear or sword-shaped ..... Click the link for more information. . gladiolusAny of about 300 species of flowering plants of the genus Gladiolus, in the iris family, native to Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean and widely cultivated for cut flowers. The flowering spike, which springs from a corm, reaches 2–3 ft (60–90 cm) in height and has many funnel-shaped flowers, all clustered on one side of the stem. There are six petal-like floral parts and sparse, swordlike leaves. Cultivated gladioli, which come in all colours, have been developed mostly from southern and eastern African species. gladiolus 1. any iridaceous plant of the widely cultivated genus Gladiolus, having sword-shaped leaves and spikes of funnel-shaped brightly coloured flowers 2. Anatomy the large central part of the breastbone How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Driving the growth in the industry are changes in lifestyles - for example, the trend toward ``life celebrations'' with colorful floral arrangements rather than funerals with standard carnations and gladioluses, as well as the increasing availability of exotic blossoms. On stage, she dispenses gifts, flings imported gladioluses into the audience and banters with the Ednaettes. Conroy's Flowers: The latest trends at this florist chain are baskets of mixed spring flowers including gladioluses, gerbera daisies, pompom dahlias, snapdragons and a yellow flower called salad aster used as filler, priced at $30. |
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