David: Jan hit the nail on the head with his comments on _D.spatulata_.
It is a very widespread species, and as such has many geographical
forms. I have plants from about 7 locations in my own collection (from such
remote and exotic places as Lewis Pass :)], showing a variety of forms.
flower colour, and size. My plants are a small subset of specimens grown
by our Canadian correspondent Rob Maharajh who is comparing them in
cultivation for eventual publication.
There are a few varieties mentioned by Adrian Slack's books that you hear
about (i.e. `Kanto', `Kansai', and maybe a few others) but I think with
time these names in collections are losing their meaning through mix-ups
and confusion (the laws of thermodynamics and horticulture!). This is
also especially true, I think, with the _D.binata_ plants. I'd like
someone familiar with the species in the wild, over its full range, to
explain what is going on with that!
>Hopefully that will teach me to keep my trap shut more often!
Rick, rather peculiar sentiments for one who fraternizes with CP. :)
My _D.ramellosa_ (a tuberous species) is producing seed which is surprisingly
large (nearly 1 mm diameter). Anyone successfully germinated this or other
large-seeded tuberous _Drosera_? Most _Droseraceae_ with such large
seeds are (in my experience) difficult to germinate, often requiring some
special conditions (like a cool burn fire)...
BAMR