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Dave and all,
>> Given the thought that they are closely related, has anyone produced a >> hybrid from these plants? > > I rather doubt D.prolifera and D.adelae can hybridize. However, >D.prolifera and D.schizandra both the same number of chomsomes so >these two stand a much better chance of crossing while D.adelae >has the differing number.
Kondo has reported both 2n=28 and 2n=30 for D.adelae. It wasn't specified, but maybe these two numbers represent the two different forms known in cultivation (red and salmon-colored flowers).
Best Wishes,
Fernando Rivadavia Tokyo, Japan
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