xAmarygia ( Amaryllis belladonna x Brunsvigia josephinae) is a common and
"old fashioned" bulb here in South Australia.

It adapts well to our mediterranean climate and has naturalised in many
areas - I have seen them growing and flowering at long deserted farm sites
in poor soil.

They flower in Autumn (Fall) immediately after the A belladonna "naked
ladies".

What I am curious about, is that virtually every plant I have seen has
yellow streaked leaves.It made me think they are virused
but I am told by nurseries that sell them that this is normal.
Refer photos below of plants from a large clump at the Adelaide Botanic
Gardens.

Appreciate comments and observations from PBS members regarding this
hybrid.

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Alan O'Leary, Adelaide
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