Re: Aspidistra lurida 'Milky Way'

Almost all of what is sold and grown in cultivation as Aspidistra elatior 'Milky Way' or Aspidistra lurida 'Milky Way' is actually Aspidistra lurida 'Ginga' ("Ginga' is Japanese for Galaxy). This cultivar only has spots. The true Milky Way is rare and has spots AND stripes and is Aspidistra lurida 'Amanogawa' (Japanese for Milky Way).
 
 
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On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 10:55 AM, Don Martinson <l*@wi.rr.com> wrote:
The species is different, but here is a link to an Aspidistra 'Milky Way':

https://www.plantdelights.com/Catalog/Plants/Aspidistra-elatior-Amanogawa.ht
ml

I cannot address the finer points of taxonomy. However, Hortus III suggests
that most material sold under the name of A. lurida is, in fact A. elatior.


Don Martinson
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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On 10/29/10 7:58 PM, "hermine" <h*@endangeredspecies.com> wrote:
 >
> Speaking of which, do you know where a person can get Aspidistra
> lurida 'Milky Way'?
>
> hermine


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