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Boechera ophira (Rollins) Al-Shehbaz  
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FamilyBRASSICACEAE
Genus speciesBoechera ophira (Rollins) Al-Shehbaz 
SynonymsArabis ophira Rollins
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Altitude3000-3200m
Descriptionstem pubescent, lower leaves narrowly oblanceolate to linear, entire, petiolate, densely pubescent, stem leaves pubescent, raceme 6-15-flowered, sepals pubescent
Size5-10cm
Colorpurplish
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in fall; cuttings in late summer
Territory Northern America
     Southwestern U.S.A. (Nevada)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

BRASSICACEAE

Boechera ophira (Rollins) Al-Shehbaz, Novon 13(4): 387 (2003)

Basionym:
Arabis ophira Rollins, Syst. Bot., 6(1): 56 (1981)

Nevada
76 NEV

3000-3200m

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