Re: Poppies (p. somniferum?)

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• Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 12:13:06 -0600
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>Could it be that the reason that the Peony flowered P. somniferum don't cross
>pollinate is that they may be partially sterile due to the extra petals as
>single flowered strains should cross pollinate.

I grow pink peony flowered and red single P. somniferum.  If there was much
cross pollenating, I would have expected to see some red doubles,  but
after many years, none have appeared.

By the way, the most diagnostic feature of P. somniferum is what is called
"clasping-leaves" ,in which the base of the leaf clasps around the main
stem.


Don Martinson
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
d*@post.its.mcw.edu

"Existing order thrives upon ignorance and lies.
Objective truth and individual reason are feared above all."

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