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Post by BarryRice on Apr 7, 2008 18:01:58 GMT
Hey Folks, I've got a trip report on line, describing a recent trip to the panhandle of Florida I took. Along for the fun was Brian Barnes, Jim Miller, and Bob McMorris. Here is a chance to see what we all look like! We'll haunt your dreams. Anyway, the trip was great, and filled with real surprises, including the results of our search for red Drosera filiformis. Comments appreciated! www.sarracenia.com/trips/fl012008.htmlCheers! Barry |
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Post by ICPS-bob on Apr 7, 2008 18:54:50 GMT
Where is the photo evidence of the carpet?
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Post by BarryRice on Apr 8, 2008 15:59:51 GMT
Where is the photo evidence of the carpet? As far as I know the Department of Homeland Security has not yet stripped me of the right not to incriminate myself! |
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Post by Brian Barnes on Apr 8, 2008 21:32:54 GMT
Barry, you forgot to tell about our painful new species of Smilax we both discovered; Smilax testiculosa. ;D
Brian.
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Post by BarryRice on Apr 8, 2008 22:54:16 GMT
Hah hah hah hah. Yeah, I remember that. That was when Brian and I decided---with no real good information to substantiate our efforts, but a little curiosity---to see if we could locate another little pond that my aerial photographs suggested was near the second red D. filiformis site. We ended up charging through the dense underbrush, occasionally getting dragged to a halt, gasping, when some thorned Smilax vine managed to wrap itself around our legs or (gasp) slightly higher up.
Swearing, cursing, yelping ensued.
We never did make it to the pond we sought. Instead we headed back to the car (but managed to get lost while at it!).
B
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2008 0:11:57 GMT
That sounds painful but great pictures...the fire pictures and the moth are uberly cool
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Post by rogier on Apr 12, 2008 20:55:25 GMT
Really enjoyed the new fieldtrip! It gives me also an insight and idea about the conditions and color of the red filiformis. I will top-layer a few pots with my plants with pure sand. I think the reflection from the sun will add to the intensivity of the red color.
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Post by Randy Zerr on Apr 27, 2008 18:23:15 GMT
Great report and photos on the panhandle trip. The red Florida Drosera filiformis is one of the few species I've not seen yet. Has it formally been described as a different variety? I've had my share of Smilax encounters but try to respect them as they live here and I'm just visiting. members.aol.com/webspur/briar.JPG |
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Post by BarryRice on May 1, 2008 15:37:40 GMT
Nope. No recognition of it as distinct at any rank.
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Post by Brian Barnes on May 2, 2008 12:20:24 GMT
Currently, I'm working with several plants started from 6 leafs that i harvested that day at the site...
I'm curious to see if they exhibit the same small compact and spindlier growth traits under my conditions, as they exhibit at the site.
Definitely much smaller than their counterparts up north, i.e. Pine Barrens form. Hibernacula seem considerably smaller as well.
I'm planning to attempt a cross between this forma and D. tracyi "Schnells variant", which has a white flower...
Should be quite interesting if all goes well.
Happy Growing,
Brian.
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Post by Randy Zerr on May 12, 2008 5:02:06 GMT
I did a quick field trip today and explored 5 dry lakes and found one with a small spring fed bog and a decent population of Drosera filiformis red. The plants growing in an area with more sun were entirely red except the flower stalk which are green. Those in the shade had leaves mostly green with red tentacles. They are indeed smaller than var. tracyi that are common all over this region and similar in size to the filiformis from North Carolina that I have grown but definitely redder and a different tint. It was late in the day when I finally found this elusive species. I'm already planning the next trip with more areas in mind to explore.
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Post by Randy Zerr on May 12, 2008 5:03:11 GMT
Drosera filiformis 'Florida red' Washington County  
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Post by Brian Barnes on May 12, 2008 9:47:47 GMT
Beautiful!  Definitely some serious "reds" going on at that site... Great web site and pics too, Randy. Thanks for sharing those with us. Happy Growing, Brian. |
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Post by Randy Zerr on May 23, 2008 6:22:41 GMT
 A second, two day trip to see these extraordinary sundews was made last weekend. It was tough to get good pictures due to the windy conditions. A few pictures and a video are online if anyone is interested. If the pictures do not come up, then the free geocities website has exceded it's limit and you'll have to try again later. Understanding why this is, is beyond me. I just know I need a new hosting service. www.geocities.com/pitcherplants/2008_0518.htmlThe video on youTube is small compared to the original. And the wind noise is annoying, I thought I had edited it down enough. Maybe I should have dubbed music over the whole thing  video: You can improve the quality by clicking the link at the lower right of the video window. Thanks for the inspiration, Barry and Brian. If you had not started this I'd probably not made the trip and seen this ruby jewel with my own eyes. A truly spectacular sundew. I think a trip to Australia is in order. |
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Post by Brian Barnes on May 23, 2008 13:13:54 GMT
Those are magnificent...Thanks for sharing those with us! I'm glad we inspired you. They have definitely put on some size since Barry and I last saw them... It's great to see they're doing well and have plenty of moisture and seed capsules present. Hmmm...I am quite curious to see just how long this forms' dormancy requirements are in cultivation. They seem to stay sopping wet throughout the winter in their Florida habitat. It wouldn't surprise me if they experience a slight dormancy during the summer when it's dry, such as our local Drosera capillaris do. That would be an interesting topic for you to keep us posted on. Happy Growing, Brian. |
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Definitely some serious "reds" going on at that site...
