Toxicological trivia from September 16, 2016: Hippeastrum is a genus of about 90 species and over 600 hybrids and cultivars of perennial herbaceous bulbous plants. They generally have large fleshy bulbs and tall broad leaves, generally evergreen, and large red or purple flowers. The name Hippeastrum, given to it by William Herbert, means "Knight’s-star-lily", although precisely what Herbert meant by the name is not certain. Uses:  Cultivars of Hippeastrum are popular indoor ornamental plants prized for their large brightly colored flowers (including red, pink, salmon, orange and white). Hippeastrum has yielded at least 64 isoquinoline alkaloids, which include anti-parasitic (e.g. candimine) and psychopharmacological activity due to their high alkaloid content.a) One alkaloid isolated from Hippeastrum vittatum (montanine) has demonstrated antidepressant, anticonvulsant and anxiolytic properties;b) Hippeastrum puniceum may also have therapeutic properties as it has been used in folk medicine to treat swellings and wounds; c) Both previous assertions are correct.

Correct answer: c. Read more in WP.