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Phemeranthus brevifolius (Torr.) Hershk.  
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FamilyMONTIACEAE
Genus speciesPhemeranthus brevifolius (Torr.) Hershk. 
SynonymsTalinum brevifolium Torr.
 Talinum brachypodium S.Watson
Habitatdry rocks and scree
Altitude1500-2200m
Descriptionleaves minute, succulent, subterete, 10-15mm long, crowded on densely interlaced, short stems, flowers with a bunch of golden yellow anthers, 2-3cm across, stigmas 3
Size1-2cm
Colorrose, lavender, white
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typecarpet
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in summer
Territory Northern America
     Southwestern U.S.A. (Arizona , Utah )
     South-Central U.S.A. (New Mexico)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
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MONTIACEAE

Phemeranthus brevifolius (Torr.) Hershk., Taxon 46: 222 (1997)

Basionym:
Talinum brevifolium Torr., Rep. Exped. Zuni & Colorado Rivers [L.Sitgreaves] 156 (1853)

Synonyms:
Claytonia brevifolia (Torr.) Kuntze

Talinum brachypodium S.Watson

Arizona, Utah, New Mexico
76 ARI UTA 77 NWM

1500-2200m

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