Mary Sue, there is a reference in Dee Snijmans book on page 123 under EXCLUDED TAXA . The entry says" " H cinnabarinus Desne. in Fl des serres 12: 27 t 1195 (1857) = S. cinnabarinus (Decne.) Friis & Nordal". Which probably means it is in the Scadoxus family and not truly Haemanthus? regards, Bill Richardson Gippsland Australia 0-15c. Cold, wet days of winter. Ixia site: http://www.angelfire.com/ri/ixia/ Suite 101 site: http://suite101.com/welcome.cfm/bulbs_and_plants