I grow both forms of E. multiscapoideum, the usual one and the one that used to be called E. cliftonii, which is thought to be a tetraploid. They both grow very near where I used to live in the Sierra foothills. The tetraploid one is much larger and more vigorous, but there are forms in the area that vary a great deal in leaf coloration and vigor. It is a very common species in that part of the world, and you can find many acres in bloom with this wonderful Erythronium. Most do have a pink flush to them, especially in bud, some have it more than others. I really don't think this indicates that it is a hybrid. Diana Telos Rare Bulbs http://www.telosrarebulbs.com/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robin Hansen" <hansennursery@coosnet.com> To: "Pacific Bulb Society" <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 7:11 PM Subject: Re: [pbs] Fritillaria hybrids > My frits, too, are having their happiest spring in years, think it must be > the prolonged cold we have had here on the coast -- weeks and weeks of it. > > A question for Jane and whoever received Erythronium x multiscapoideum or > ?? Multiscapoideum itself is blooming but there is an erythronium you > thought might be a hybrid, Jane; it is spectacular! The leaf pattern is > quite a bit darker and more defined and the leaves, stems and buds are all > flushed a wonderful rose. It's not quite in bloom yet and I will get > photos as soon as possible. > > Has anyone had this one bloom? And if so, do you have any clues as to > identity? It does seem more vigorous than the species. >