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bigdog · 02-17-2014, 03:15 PM

Phil, I can always count on you for a very detailed, educated response! I am inclined to agree with you about M. insularimontana being introduced to Lanyu Island after your arguments. What interests me is the differences between the 2 species. Do you think that there are enough morphological differences between the 2 plants to warrant them being classified as 2 different species? Or do you think it should at least be its own var. of M. itinerans? You've grown them both, right? Do you have any pictures of any cultivated specimens?

Thanks again, Phil!

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