Jane asked about the name of the star which might be the star suggested in the botanical name Hippeastrum. In the Spanish Wikipedia article https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/… there is this: There are different versions regarding the origin of the name: - Caio Domenico Gallo, 7 indicates that this denomination was taken in homage to the respect and devotion to the Most Holy Virgin of the Epiphany, to which pilgrims came from the East guided by a star, as well as to the virgin Stella Maris. - Giuseppe Bonfiglio e Costanzo, 8 figure the origin in the star of Orion, progenitor of Messina . - Giuseppe La Farina, 9 states that the denomination was taken in imitation of the homonymous military order instituted in 1352 by John II , 10 kingofFrance. https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/… So I think Orion might be what you are looking for. Jim McKenney, just back from a day long trip and now back to dinner. _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@mailman1.ibiblio.org http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/