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Amaryllis a genus of the plant family Amaryllidaceae, all with bulbs or tuberous roots. Garden plants reputed to be poisonous. Called also Hippeastrum. 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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The true botanical amaryllis is Amaryllis belladonna, popularly called Belladonna lily or Naked Lady. At one time, dilated pupils were considered attractive, and juice from this belladonna lily (another name for the naked lady), applied directly to the eyes, produced the precise ocular dilation certain Italian noblewomen sought. |
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