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From: aroid-l-bounces@www.gizmoworks.com [mailto:aroid-l-bounces@www.gizmoworks.com]
On Behalf Of John Criswick
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 8:29 AM
To: 'Discussion of aroids'
Subject: Re: [Aroid-l] Dieffenbachia seguine
Jason, I cannot help you in this regard but wonder if you could tell me the meaning of the name “seguine”. It is of interest to me because in Grenada where I live and where Dieffenbachia
seguine occurs, the local name for this plant is “siggin”. At least, that is how it is pronounced.
John Criswick.
From:
aroid-l-bounces@www.gizmoworks.com [mailto:aroid-l-bounces@www.gizmoworks.com]
On Behalf Of Jason Hernandez
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 8:42 PM
To: aroid-l@www.gizmoworks.com
Subject: [Aroid-l] Dieffenbachia seguine
Dear aroiders,
In a couple of months, I plan to go once again to the Dominican Republic, where Dieffenbachia seguine is common. Unfortunately, my search
for primary literature on this species turns up almost entirely papers having to do with the species in cultivation, little if anything on its life in its natural habitat. Does anyone know where I can find out about its life history, natural history, ecology,
and so forth?
Jason Hernandez
Naturalist-at-Large
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