Pinguicula lithophytica - a new species from Cuba

[ICPS-bob]

Pinguicula lithophytica - a new species from Cuba is described in the September 2008 issue of CPN.

Cristina M. Panfet-Valdés and Paul Temple (2008) Pinguicula lithophytica C. Panfet-Valdés & P. Temple (Lentibulariaceae Rich.), a new species from the central region of Cuba. Carniv. Pl. Newslett. 37(3):90-93.

www.carnivorousplants.org/cpn/Species/v37n3p90_93.html

The hard-copy CPN was sent to ICPS members in the snail-mail last week.

[Brian Barnes]

Hey Bob,
I just read the September issue via PDF...Great issue!
At first I began entertaining the idea to travel there in late Fall.
After some consideration, it looks like I won't be going to Cuba to see their wonderful Pinguicula though, even though it's just a few hundred miles south of where I am. Too many permits and necessary documentation just to be able to photograph them. Unbelievable!

But, on the brighter side, I guess we know they'll be safe and unpoached....hopefully. Hey, maybe a few will wash up on the shore here in south Florida if I'm lucky! ;D ;D
Happy Growing,
Brian.

[BarryRice]

I know what you mean, Brian. Cuba was on my very short list of travel destinations, but then I got Paul's manuscript in draft form and I changed my mind!

B