Red Amaryllis Flower On Light Orange Background Stock Photo

Most people think that Hippeastrum and Amaryllis Belladona are the same plant. But there is a big difference between them. Hippeastrum is a plant native to South America. It belongs to the amaryllis family, which is why it is also called amaryllis. However, the true Amaryllis (Amaryllis Belladona) is a completely different plant originally from South Africa. It has only pink flowers, which are narrower and more pointed compared to starflower. However, the name amaryllis is so well established for the starfish that its use is tolerated.