| Family | BORAGINACEAE |
| Genus species | Oreocarya propria A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr. |
| Synonyms | Cryptantha propria (A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.) Payson |
| Habitat | dry, rocky slopes |
| Altitude | montane |
| Description | taproot, hairs mainly appresed, basal leaves conspicuously caespitose, oblanceolate or spathulate, 3-10mm long, spikes in terminal thyrsus, limb 8mm across |
| Size | 10-30cm |
| Color | white |
| Bloom | late spring |
| Ca | |
| Type | subshrub |
| Cultivation | sunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Northern America
Northwestern U.S.A. (Idaho , Oregon) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | BORAGINACEAE
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