Hippeastrum puniceum is a bulbous perennial plant species that belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family. It is also known as Barbados lily or amaryllis. The plant has narrow, strap-shaped leaves that are about 30-50 cm long and 2-3 cm wide. It produces a tall, leafless scape that carries clusters of 2-12 large, trumpet-shaped flowers that are usually bright red with a white throat. The plant blooms in late winter or early spring and has a sweet fragrance.