>The name is a bit lyrical. Don't know the history behind the name. Originally described as Moraea ferrariola by Jacquin in 1791; changed to Ferraria by Willdenow in 1800. The suffix -ola indicates diminutive. Bob Nold Denver, Colorado _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>