Dr. Ramon Ferreyra

Dr. Ramon Ferreyra

Hippeastrum traubii On this day, a very unusual dwarf Amaryllis species was collected in Peru by the eminent botanist, Dr. Ramon Ferreyra (“feh-REY-rah”). Dr. Ferreyra sent the bulbs to another botanist, Dr. Hamilton P. Traub, in the United States. Unfortunately, the bulbs experienced frost while they were in the mail. Some of the bulbs were…

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From Peru to Perpetuity: The Remarkable Journey of Hippeastrum traubii

Ramón Ferreyra, Peruvian botanist

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. July 11, 1950 On this day, a tale of horticultural intrigue unfolded that would captivate the hearts of gardeners for generations to come. Picture, if you will, the lush landscapes of Peru, where…

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