Pollen parent: Moraea villosa form g
Interesting! I've made other crosses with M. lurida, but for some reason this one made flowers that are especially variable. That doesn't usually happen when you cross two species. Probably this would tell me something important if I knew more about genetics.
Anyway, these photos deserve a close look. Some of the flowers have fascinating details and color gradients.
MM 21-142a. Here's an example. I love the precise pinstripe veins in this flower, but also look closely at the colors in the central cup. There are hints of orange, pinky purple, and pale yellow, overlain with crystalline hairs. It's remarkable.
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