Haemanthus multiflorus (now Scadoxus multiflorus ) is a bulbous plant native to most of sub-Saharan Africa to South Africa. It is grown as an ornamental plant for its brilliantly coloured flowers, either in containers or in the ground in where the climate is suitable. There are three recognized subspecies. Strongly toxic like other Scadoxus species, it has been used as a component of arrow poisons and fishing poisons, as well as in traditional medicine.
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