Hippeastrum

Or Amaryllis as most know this flower as is used in a stylised form as the symbol for the Huntington's Disease Association an other form of dementia that is genetically linked.

I found an interesting explanation for the use of the amaryllis in Wikipedia:

"A stylized flower of a Hippeastrum cultivar (under its common name of amaryllis) is used internationally as a symbol for organizations associated with Huntington's disease, a genetic degenerative disease of the nervous system. The widely used logo represents a double image of a head and shoulders as the flower of a growing and vibrant plant. The reduced size of the inner head and shoulders image symbolizes the diminution in a person caused by Huntington's disease. The leaves represent the protection, purpose, growth and development of the Huntington's community worldwide in its search for a cure and treatment."

Hope you are all enjoying the dwindling weekend! :)