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Re: Mediolobivia oculata, what's it really?

Post by ralphrmartin »

Here is a picture of R. euanthema FR823. It seems to be a very good match, both in spination and flower, to the colour picture you sent a link to, for the type description, Phil. I've not seen any other Aylostera that resembles it closely. Note also the paler colour in the center of the flower, matching well the "oculata" epithet.
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Re: Mediolobivia oculata, what's it really?

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I agree.
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Re: Mediolobivia oculata, what's it really?

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Terry very kindly sent me a cutting of his plant last autumn and today it's in flower. I know Terry's not here to see it but thought it would be nice to post a photo.

Thanks Terry 👍
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Re: Mediolobivia oculata, what's it really?

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A fitting tribute
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
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Re: Mediolobivia oculata, what's it really?

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Nice to see the plant doing well.
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