Dylan wrote in reply to Mary Sue [snip] > Leaving floral details aside, I have grown [Strumaria discifera] ssp. > bulbifera for > some years and it is very distinct vegetatively since it offsets > prolifically (every year each plant makes some new offsets). These plants > have linear, ascending, softly hairy leaves. In contrast, the four > different accessions (separate gatherings) of ssp. discifera I grow each > has different leaf morphology/presentation, and at least one has leaves > similar to ssp. bulbifera as described above but the plants are solitary. > Offsetting in this genus in general is uncommon, and I > would describe all four of these ssp. discifera as solitary bulbs. All > have been under similar conditions for 5-10 years. My mystery plant has linear, ascending, softly hairy leaves. There are multiple plants in the pot but I don't know whether or not that is due to offsetting; it is a seedling pot that I haven't unpotted since sowing. When I do repot it next fall I'll try to remember to check whether the plants are offsetting or solitary. I pollinated what I believe were separate individuals in the pot and got seed. I am attempting to sprout it now. Leo