Hippeastrum stylosum

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Read about Hippeastrum stylosum in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Hippeastrum stylosum, Herb. (Amaryllis maranensis, Ker- Gawl). Bulb globular, 3 in. diam., with a short neck and pale coverings: lvs. 4-6, mostly appearing with the fls., bright green, becoming nearly 2 in. wide: scape 1-2 ft., bearing 3-8 light red or flesh-colored fls. 4 in. across; perianth-tube ½ in. long; segms. oblong-acute, less than 1 in. wide, tawny pink or flesh-red; stamens somewhat exserted, the style much so (whence the specific name). Guiana and Brazil. B.M. 2278. B.R. 719. —Apparently not much cult., but it has been a parent of hybrids. Var. nudum, Worsley. Stamens much exserted and spreading. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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