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Author Topic: Zephyranthes  (Read 1901 times)

Stephenb

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Zephyranthes
« on: August 09, 2007, 02:58:22 PM »
This one originates from seed received as Zephyranthes atamasco sown about 8-years ago. It finally decided to flower yesterday. What is its true identity? Atamasco is white, isn't it?
Stephen
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Paul T

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Re: Zephyranthes
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2007, 07:01:21 AM »
Stephen,

If the outer petals are red then it is probably Habranthus tubispathus, which seems to turn up as seed under all sorts of names despite resembling none of them.
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Stephenb

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Re: Zephyranthes
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2007, 03:20:03 PM »
Yes, the outer petals are red. Thanks for the ID...
Stephen
Malvik, Norway
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