RE: Evolution of CPs

James Powell (jpowell@borg.lib.vt.edu)
Wed, 7 Jun 95 16:34:38 -0400

>> Why are there no pitcher plants naturally occurring
>> in Africa, or are there?

>There have been sporadic rumors of Nepenthes sightings
>in central Africa, but I have never heard of any substantial
>evidence. Wouldn't it be nice?

>Remember, they DO live in Madgascar.

I love these sorts of mysteries! Have any of these sightings been
documented in books or articles?
I'd like to find out when and where these plants were seen. It is
too bad people don't get more
excited about finds like this. If someone saw a giant penguin on
the side of Mt. Kilamanjaro, it
would at least show up in the tabloids.

I'm serious though, I'd like to know more about these sightings.
It seems like African nepenthes
are within the realm of possibility.