Daily Postcard: An Amaryllis bulb purchased at Smith’s Grocery after the holidays is in full bloom at a residence Saturday in White Rock, with an additional sprout that may also bloom. The bulb will be recycled next year. Amaryllis is a genus of flowering bulbs, with two species. The name is also used for the genus Hippeastrum, which has large trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors, such as red, pink, white, salmon and orange. Amaryllis plants have strappy leaves and long, hollow stalks. Some hybrids have lily-like or double flowers. Amaryllis bulbs, leaves and stems are toxic to people and pets. Source: en.wikipedia.org. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
Closeup of an Amaryllis bulb now in full bloom at a residence in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs