Cyclamen perisicum - Conception

My next project is to tackle the Cyclamen perisicum. My specimen is a glorious vibrant red that I can't wait to explore. The first step is to take photos for my resource library. (tick - see below two examples). Then to create numerous sketch studies taking into account composition and colour. My dilemma; to complete final in water colour or oil paint? Watch this space...

Interesting fact about Cyclamen persicum from Wikipedia: Cyclamen persicum has a dark-brown tuberous root which is semi-poisonous. In some cultures, the tubers were used in making soap, as they generate a lather when mixed with water. The Bedouins of Mandate Palestine used to collect the root, and after grating it, would mix it with lime and sprinkle it over the surface of lakes or other large bodies of water known to contain fish. These poisonous mixtures would stun fish, which would then come to the surface and be collected by the fishermen. Such methods, as well as fishing with explosives, which came into use in the early 20th century, were banned by the British Mandate authorities.