California Gardening: Funky Amaryllis Bulbs?, 1 by SingingWolf

SingingWolf wrote:
Okay, I've been promising to show you this unusual bulb I have, and Marie gets the credit for the title of this thread. (and the kick in the butt for getting me to post these photos).
I'm not sure where to start.
About 15+ years ago I was at my cousin's BFF's house (which she inherited from her parents). I found these cool looking plants on stalks that had flowers resembling amaryllis. I asked if I could dig up a couple of them, and she was very happy to let me. She didn't know what they were called or how long they'd been there. Her's were between 4- 5 feet tall, and she said that she didn't remember them not being there. She grew up in that house so these are probably some kind of heirloom plant.
I'll start with the bulb, which form where the flowers bloom. I only started getting these bulbs forming in the last year. At least it was the first time I'd ever noticed them.
This is a photo I took a few days ago.
After the bulbs ripen, you set them on top of the ground, or leave them where they fall.
Then this happens. See photo.
More to follow.