Please explain pollination/hybridization of Hippeastrum

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weedsfree Magna, UT(Zone 7a) Dec 16, 2013

I have 2 amaryllis that I have pollinated with their own pollen. Why can't I call the resulting seeds by the same name? Why are they called (for example) 'White Christmas' x 'White Christmas' or 'White Christmas' selfs?

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hcmcdole Powder Springs, GA(Zone 7b) Dec 16, 2013

I think self works for most hybrids. I've also heard the term grex.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/grex

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weedsfree Magna, UT(Zone 7a) Dec 16, 2013

Thanks. Now I know what grex means. But why can't I just call the seeds 'White Christmas' and sell or trade them as such? Will they come out the same as the mother plant?

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hcmcdole Powder Springs, GA(Zone 7b) Dec 16, 2013

Just call them White Xmas selfed or seeds from White Xmas.

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