From: papillote at tod.dm on 1997.02.13 at 18:54:57(351)
Hi--this is just a note to introduce myself to the Aroid-L list. I have been a
member of the Aroid Society for a number of years, but just recently subscribed
to this list. I have been following your correspondence with interest.
I live on the island of Dominica, which is in the West Indies between Martinique
and Guadeloupe. I have about 4 acres of rainforest garden on a mountain slope.
The climate is tropical, and we get about 250" of rain each year. I have been
collecting native and non-endemic species of aroids, orchids, gingers, begonias
and other types of plants for the past 30 years. Aroids are a special passion
of mine, and I have been able to successfully grow dozens of species. However,
an aroid enthusiast who visited Dominica about five years ago gave me a small
plant which he collected in some obscure corner of the island. I planted it
here, and it is now more than 7 feet tall. I have been unable to identify this
plant and just recently sent 2 photos to your plant ID site, hoping that someone
can help me identify this plant.
Note to Aroiders: Dominica is definitely worth a visit!
Anne G. J. Baptiste
Papillote Wilderness Retreat
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