- First described
- 2020
A Jackson Co alata with dark/light green contrast around the mouth — first time Mike documents this minor-okeefenokeensis- style 'green face' trait in alata. 7 Mike photos (2020).
Standout traits
- Dark green sections around the mouth area contrasting with the lighter green body — first time Mike documents this in alata
- Same trait is dominant in S. minor var. okefenokeensis crosses
- Breeding potential — could the green-face trait carry through to crosses?
Photos (7)
Naming
Mike's working label — describes the dark-green-vs-light-green contrast around the mouth ('face') area, reminiscent of S. minor var. okefenokeensis. First time Mike has seen this trait in alata.