Plant ID.

I have one of these growing in my dining room, I believe they are rarely grown as house plants but they are so unusual. Again I cannot immediately recall its name but I will look it up in my plant record when I get home and let you know.

Is it a bromeliad of some kind?

I have one in the greenhouse which somebody gave me. Its called
Haemanthus albiflos or 'Paintbrush'
I find them fascinating when the flowers come out.
They are described as summer flowering bulbs in the books.

Thanks Celandine. That's it for sure. Flowering now Perth West Australia (Autumn) outdoors.

That's the one, Celandine. It is often a talking point with visitors.