Leo: I consulted with a Tigridia expert about this purported "Tigridia" species. He informed me that it was probably not a Tigridia species but another kind of pleated-leaf Irid called, "Cipura". Specifically he mentioned Cipura paludosa as a possible candidate for the identity of this mystery plant and cited as evidence the flooded, marshy conditions in which I found it. I'm not sure why the seed isn't germinating. The only two possibilities that I can think of are: 1) Seed was not ripe when collected and the seeds are immature. Collecting seeds in the field from undehisced pods is a gamble (especially with unknown or unfamiliar species) because you don't know how far along the seeds are in their development. 2) Perhaps the seeds need a period of extreme heat and drought before being watered in order to break dormancy. Congratulations on the Milla germinating, by the way. My plants are growing well this year and I ancticipate copious seed production for the BX exchange. -Dennis I received Tigridia sp from BX 162: > 25. Tigridia sp. A short-growing species collected near Bejucos > in Mexico State. Found growing in the shade of Crescentia alata > trees in a very hot environment with an extremely pronounced > dry period. Grows in clay soils that flood during the rainy > season but bake in the dry season. I have seen environments like this in Mexico. I planted my seed July 20 in heavy soil and have watered frequently, so it stays quite wet. Nothing yet. Any other suggestions? The Milla magnifica I planted at the same time (in sandy soil) are up. By the way, Uli, if I get flowers on M. m. I intend to provide seed to the BX. Leo Martin Phoenix Arizona USA