| Family | BORAGINACEAE |
| Genus species | Oreocarya subcapitata (Dorn & Lichvar) R.B.Kelley |
| Synonyms | Cryptantha subcapitata Dorn & Lichvar |
| Habitat | semideserts of w. USA |
| Altitude | 1300-1800m |
| Description | leaves linear to oblanceolate, 1-3mm wide, densely pubescent, inflorescence capitate, flowers 5-6mm across, calyx pubescent |
| Size | 5-15cm |
| Color | white |
| Bloom | late spring |
| Ca | |
| Type | subshrub |
| Cultivation | dry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil alpine house, sandy soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Northern America
Northwestern U.S.A. (Wyoming) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | BORAGINACEAE
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