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Imperialis?
ReplyDeleteFritillaria euboeica ??
ReplyDeleteThe other one just seemed too obvious !! :)
Sorry Ron, that is incorrect. I've also received a guess of F. aurea which is also incorrect. Good to know someone is reading the blog. I'll update some pictures soon
ReplyDeleteNever mind, :( . It's just good to see your blog getting going again for another year. Hope its a real good one for you.
ReplyDeleteSay it ain't pudica being impudic?
ReplyDeleteWell done Sir! That is Fritillaria pudica 'Richard Britten' getting an early start! I know Ron really wanted to guess that as well!
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