Asphodel
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What Does Asphodel Mean?
- 葱兰
- 亚斯佛德
Asphodel Pronunciation
/ˈæsfəˌdɛl/
Asphodel Definition
noun
Definition
A type of flowering plant belonging to the family Asphodelaceae, often found in Mediterranean regions, characterized by long, narrow leaves and spikes of white or yellow flowers.
In ZH
一种属于葱兰科的开花植物，通常生长在地中海地区，具有长而狭的叶子和白色或黄色花朵的穗。
How to Use Asphodel in a Sentence
- Asphodel can often be found in arid regions of the Mediterranean.
- In ancient Greece, asphodel was associated with the afterlife.
- Many poets have mentioned asphodel in their works as a symbol of death and rebirth.
- The garden featured an array of asphodel plants blooming in the summer.
- The roots of the asphodel are sometimes used for medicinal purposes.
Cultural Notes
In Greek mythology, asphodel fields are a place for the souls of the dead.