Dear Mary Sue, I find this quite distinct from the O. commutata that I grow. The latter starts very early and finished blooming well over a month ago, while this one is nearing its peak now. The coloration is deeper and the leaves of the two also differ. Also, the O. commutata is low to the ground while this one is 10 to 12 cm tall. So, if it is O. commutata then it is certainly a rather distinct ssp. Andrew From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Mary Sue Ittner Even though I was given the name Oxalis caprina for MV4674 I think that accession looks just like Oxalis commutata. Oxalis caprina is labeled in Cape Plants as a frequent weed of cultivation so perhaps they have that in common although MV4674 hasn't been a weed for me. I guessed O. caprina from Andrew's photo since it is one of a few with more than one flower in the peduncle (2-4, pale lilac with a greenish tube). I thought I had just sent the message to Andrew, not the list, since it was just a guess and I assumed one of the Oxalis experts would weigh in. But it was late and... Mary Sue