Date: Fri, 5 Mar 1999 21:52:47 +0100 From: "Andreas Wistuba" <andreas@wistuba.com> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg695$foo@default> Subject: Re: To anyone who has D.indica in flower: question
Hi Fernando (and other Drosera-taxonomists),
I just scanned you a slide of D. indica I took in irian jaya. The
flower has 3 styles devided at their base. I hope that saves Drosera-
taxonomy;-)
You (and other Drosera-enthusiasts) can have a look at the flower at:
http://www.wistuba.com/d_indica_irian_jaya_flower_for_fernando.htm
:-)
Bye
Andreas
On 5 Mar 99, at 11:56, Fernando Rivadavia Lopes wrote:
>
> To all,
>
>
> I have noticed in Allen Lowrie's recently published volume 3 that
> his drawings of D.indica flowers show five styles, istead of three divided
> at the base as was previously believed. This may seem trivial to most of
> you, but it is a fundamental taxonomic and phylogenetic question.
>
> So I would like to ask any and all of you out there who are
> cultivating D.indica forms to PLEASE check the flowers on your plants when
> these open, or even old pictures you may have of D.indica flowers.
>
> Please tell me if you see five styles with no divisions, or if you
> see three styles divided at the base (looking like six). I would really
> appreciate the help!!!
>
>
> Best Wishes,
>
> Fernando Rivadavia
> Sao Paulo, Brazil
>
>
>
>
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