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Chionophila tweedyi (Canby & Rose) L.F.Hend. trib. Cheloneae 
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FamilyPLANTAGINACEAE
Genus speciesChionophila tweedyi (Canby & Rose) L.F.Hend. trib. Cheloneae
SynonymsPenstemon tweedyi Canby & Rose
 Penstemonopsis tweedyi (Canby & Rose) Rydb.
Habitatgrassland and scree
Altitude2100-3200m
Descriptionglabrous, only in inflorescence glandular, basal leaves oblanceolate, 25-90mm, stem leaves reduced, 1-3 pairs, raceme 4-10-flowered, flowers 9-14mm long, bracts small
Size5-25cm
Colorpale lavender
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuft
Cultivationgravelly, humous, moist, sunny site
alpine house, moist, humous, gravelly soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory Northern America
     Northwestern U.S.A. (Idaho , Montana)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

PLANTAGINACEAE

Chionophila tweedyi (Canby & Rose) L.F.Hend., Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 27: 352 (1900)

Basionym:
Penstemon tweedyi Canby & Rose, Bot. Gaz. 15: 66 (1890)

Synonyms:
Penstemonopsis tweedyi (Canby & Rose) Rydb.

c. Idaho, sw. Montana
73 IDA MNT

2100-3200m

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