>>I've recently acquired an U. alpina, which is just about to
flower.
>>Do any of you Utric experts out there know if this one selfs,
or can
>>it be coaxed with a toothpick?
>Yes, it does definitely self, but the seeds are not always
>viable (cf. P.TAYLOR, "The Genus _Utricularia_").
I aquired some seed of U. alpina last year, sowed them onto
Sphagnum and placed them in a water tray amongst my Pinguicula
(where they get not alot od direct sun). I am happy to report
that they are still alive.
Cheers
Terry