slight twisted limb of the spathe
unusual -  opening of the limb

coll. unknown

De Wit (1975) described Cryptocoryne alba from an import. Note the slight twisted limb of the spathe.

coll. unknown, cult. B 247

Green marmorated leaves; distinct rose coloured limb of the spathe

coll. unknown

Green marmorated leaves; distinct rose coloured limb of the spathe.
coll. unknown, cult. B 347


wide open, not twisted limb (rare)

coll. Waser 90-3

This C. alba has bright green leaves, without any purple. Often the leaves have a fine undulated margin. Note the wide open, not twisted limb (rare).
coll. Waser 90-3, cult. B 576


coll. FW

A somewhat swollen zone in the opening of the tube, not a distinct collar.
coll. FW, cult.CK
photo Kettner


coll. unknown

A red coloured limb and green leaves.

coll. unknown, cult. NJ 3081
photo Jacobsen


dark brown leaves but with a deep red limb

coll. unknown

C. alba with dark brown leaves but with a deep red limb of the spathe.
coll. unknown, cult. NJ 3172
photo Jacobsen


coll. unknown

A yellowish limb of the spathe
coll. unknown, cult. NJ 3416
photo Jacobsen









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