Tweek,
If you have interest in Drosera taxonomy I would say we are destined to become good friends!
It is certainly possible to do observational taxonomy with the genus, so whatever contrary opinions you encountered are a bunch of hooey (let me guess, it was on the CP Listserve)! The seed is highly diagnostic, if you can observe the seed testa and take micromorphic measurements. I have been studying seeds for a few years, and was indeed working on a seed testa reference. Since my good friend Robert Gibson has taken an interest, I have surrendered the project to him and George Caspar who is photographing the material. There is also some very excellent work being done and posted on the German International Seedbank. Having a seed reference will greatly reduce the ID confusion in collections, as well as the frustrations of growers who will be able to discern if they have a good species before having to grow it for 8 months.
I will certainly consider you for some seed, if I am so fortunate to actually get it. Right now, all is hope and waiting. Hopefully we will be able to circumvent the killing off of your plants, and give you a good chance at Brazillian Drosera cultivation. Welcome to the Forum, and I hope we will have many good discussions! I rarely meet anyone with an interest in the taxonomy and phylogeny of Drosera, so I am looking forward to this.
Sszvein,
That is essentially my plan. BEing able to purchase them in their native countries close to their source means there might be a profit margin there. My own collection is quite humble as well, nothing much valuable there, yet! At worst I will be a little poorer and have a remarkably fine collection. I am going after the good stuff, and look forward to bringing fine specimens here at a good price. MAybe you will be a customer, lol.
I am always looking to trade for rocks, so if you have extra material out in the garage or something.........