Baeometra uniflora young inflorescence

A Baeometra uniflora inflorescence is nearly a spike but not quite, as the lower flowers in it do have pedicels, some up to 1 cm long. The inflorescence is thus partly raceme. The pedicels grade progressively shorter to some sessile flowers at the top.

The plant's specific name, uniflora, is a Latin word meaning one flower. The inflorescences are, however, mostly multiflowered, so the name is interesting. It is often said that up to five flowers are borne. Did this plant misunderstand its job specification? That is what might be said if the limit of five had been a requirement. Or is it becoming a garden plant flowering better in easier conditions? It is listed in the 2025 Gardener's Guide produced by Pooley, Nichols and Hankey.

Bloomtime is late winter to after midspring (Pooley, et al, 2025; Curtis-Scott, et al, 2020; Manning, 2007; Bean and Johns, 2005; iNaturalist; https://www.worldfloraonline.org).