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Amaryllis

Hippeastrum sp.

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33.1468, -117.009

Field Notes

Description:

Orange Amaryllis-like flower

Habitat:

In outside window box in full shade and mild climate

Notes:

"For many years there was confusion amongst botanists over the generic names Amaryllis and Hippeastrum, one result of which is that the common name "amaryllis" is mainly used for cultivars of this genus, which are widely used as indoor flowering bulbs. The generic name Amaryllis applies to bulbs from South Africa, usually grown outdoors."

Reference Links:

Hippeastrum

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
CindyBinghamKeiser
I originally had this as a Amaryllis but I'm now thinking this is a Hippeastrum. I didn't know they were different until I started reading about them. Anyone able to tell?
MickGrant
Nice - you should perhaps enter this in the RED Mission

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Flowers of North America
Mission
The Color Red

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PublishedAugust 5, 2011

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