Well those aren´t hippeastrum seeds for sure.

These bulbous seeds are typical for the members of the Amaryllideae subgroup (clade) within the maryllid plants (Amaryllidaceaee) Best known members are the genera Amaryllis, Crinum, Nerine.

These plants originate mainly from Africa, whereas Hippeastrums (and other genera like Habranthus, Rhodophiala, Sprekelia...) belong to another clade of american Amaryllids called Hippeastreae and these produce mostly NUMEROUS seeds per seed pod which form discoid or winged shaped dark papery foils. (There are exceptions like Hippeastrum reticulatum which produces only VERY few and plump seeds per seed pod).

The relationships are clarified and schematized in
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I have repeatedly observed that Amaryllis belladonna and hippeastrums are confused with each other in this forum.

I prefer to use the term "gardener's amaryllis in order to avoid that and I suggest you to do the same or to clarify the meaning once in the beginning of a message by the statement Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) or Amaryllis (knight star lily).

As far as I know the seeds of all members of BOTH mentioned groups of amaryllogene plants should be transferred into a suitable soil bed as quick as possible in order to achieve a good germination rate.

The biggest amaryllid's seeds I ever saw were those from Crinum moorei. After self pollination most of the flowers aborted seed development. These few which were more fortunate *g* produce one and in some cases two seeds only, but these were giants, and they insisted on germinating very quickly (without any soil)

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Why do you want to lose time - Sow immedietly these seeds which you obtained from your amaryllid treasure.

Liebe Gruesse
Hans-Werner

It´s not that they are confused, it´s that growers call Amaryllises to all Hippeastrums. In México we call them "azucena".

Thanks for all the information. I am obviously no bulb expert. The ShieldGarden link is great  I did not know of the interrelationship between the plants posted. I very much appreciate all of your willingness to work with my seed pics, as I learned much from your comments. I finally found my pictures, however, so maybe this will help with an ID.

I had trouble getting the plant to flower in a pot so I put it in the ground. Here is a picture of the flower:

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Sorry for all the other plants around it. Here is the leaf:

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Anyone recognize this flower? Thanks.

It looks just like the Amaryllis belladonna that live in my yard.

Thanks, Jacquelyn and everyone. I have learned much from all of your comments.

I posted a picture of my seeds maybe 3 or 4 weeks ago. This lily is nicknamed "Naked Lady" because of the flower stem coming up after the leaves have all died down. The U.S. Western Garden Book does give this name and references Amaryllis belladonna.
Hans-Werner was kind enough to give me help in getting my seeds started, with the mention of temperature not over 24 degrees C. I have masses of them sprouted and just started another 3/4 cupful of fresh seed that I just harvested. My first experience with bulb seeds.
Marylyn

Baci:
This is Amaryllis Belladonna (South African in orgin), not Hippeastrum (which are primarily from South America). I have several of these my yard, as well as Hippeastrum.

The seeds should be planted now if you have not already done so, during the rainy season.

Thanks, marylynh1 and grishnock. I have started them and have found they definitely do not store. I planted the seed two years ago  it looks like it takes 2 years to flower in Southern CA.

When my amaryllis was done flowering at the end of the stock there are three bulb like pods at the top of two of the three stocks and am wondering if these are seeds and what should I do with them or when should I take them of