Jane, Rhodophiala uniflora is a synonym of R. pratensis according to the Kew Plantlist. While respecting it, I sometimes have doubts about entries in that list and I do not know if this synonimity has changed recently or not. It's a pity you did not go further north in this year, not that anyone could guarantee that displays would have been greater there than further south but rather that there was always the chance you would stumble across something not reported before. I, for one, and for others as well, I suspect, would love to see some of what must have been wonderful sights and displays. Thanks. Andrew San Diego Andrew asked, I was curious as to whether you had come >across Rhodophiala laeta and R. uniflora in Antofagasta Province. You >said you saw the former. Any images to be forthcoming? We did not go north of Paposo, which is about 250 km south of the city of Antofagasta. We saw Rhodophiala laeta in the coastal plain and canyons near Paposo, growing in sandy, rocky soils elevated well above seasonal drainages. Most plants were flowering on short (c. 15-25 cm) stems. There was little color variation. I have not previously encountered the name Rhodophiala uniflora. Where is it supposed to be, and who published the species? If I have time this winter I will try to downsize some images and get them on the wiki. Right now I have a bunch of bibliographies on medieval French literature to edit. Jane McGary Portland, Oregon, USA