Andrew, It is a beautiful plant that has legal protection from the government of Chile. It is actually a member of the Alstromeriaceae. The UCBG grows some in their arid house. I hope to see this more widely cultivated in the future. We have a magnificent Lapageria in bloom at the moment. It's easy to forget how large, waxy and grand their flowers can be without having seen them in person for a few years. Jacob Knecht Berkeley, CA