1. Bulbous autumn-flowering herb with white, purple or lavender-and-white flowers; native to western and central Europe
   "Naked ladies surprised gardeners with their late-season blooms";
   - autumn crocus, meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnale
    
2. Amaryllis of South Africa often cultivated for its fragrant white or rose flowers
   "The naked ladies surprised us with their late summer blooms";
   - belladonna lily, Amaryllis belladonna

Derived forms: naked ladies

Type of: amaryllis, bulbous plant

Part of: Colchicum, genus Amaryllis, genus Colchicum

Encyclopedia: Naked lady