The amaryllis is a tender, flowering bulb, originally from the Andes Mountains of Chile and Peru. The plant was named after a shepherdess in Greek mythology. The word actually means "sparkling" and refers to the attractive bloom.
The amaryllis was discovered in 1828 by Eduard Frederich Poeppig, a young physician from Leipzig, on a plant hunting expedition in Chile. Such was Poeppig's delight with his own discovery that he was, in the words of a biographer, "often compelled to relieve his full heart by uttering loud shouts of joy, to which his faithful dog and sole companion and witness of his delight responded with howls of equal delight."
This is what is blooming here at our house right now.They are so beautiful..2 stalks, each with 4 flowers per stalk..The red one is almost blooming as well.
Still no news on our new grand baby..the baby must want a Christmas day birthday!!!!
1 comment:
Love the Blooms
Looking forward to hearing about the new grandbaby!!!
Love Ya
C
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