-----Original Message----- From: Carolyn Schaffner <SCHAFFCM@BUFFALOSTATE.EDU> > >My question is --> what's a CAUDEXED PLANT? A caudex is the base of the >stem, is it not? Doesn't each plant have one?? A caudex really is a combination of stem/root that is enlarged to allow the plant to survive long periods of drought. In Pelargoniums this usually translates to bulbous geophyte species. Most of the Pelargonium images on my site tend to be caudex or succulent stem species. My favorite at the moment is probably P. antidysentericum. P. triste also has a great caudex. Your can see these and many other caudex species at http://www.connectexpress.com/~pliekkio/pelargonium.htm clicking on any image will allow you to see a larger version of the image. Keep Growing Pete Liekkio Seattle Washington pliekkio@connectexpress.com www.connectexpress.com/~pliekkio