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African Violets and Gesneriads: Chimaras K_EYE_MEER_AHS, 1 by Allison_FL

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Allison_FL wrote:
The ture analysis of a Chimera.
A chimera is a mixture of tissues of genetically different constitutions in the same part of an organism, namely that of the Somatic cell. It may result from mutation ( Sport) , irregular mitosis, somatic crossing ober , or produce the effect as artificial grafting as is noted in other thypes of plants.
I like the picture I fount of an old Chimera Fancy That
by Paul Sorano
Fancy That (6352) 08/28/1986 (S. Sorano) Double chimera blue ruffled/white stripe. Medium green, plain. Large
It's really pretty love the colors.