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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSilene oregana S.Watson 
SynonymsSilene filisecta M.Peck
 Silene gormanii Howell
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Altitude1500-2800m
Descriptionleaves oblanceolate, stem leaves 4-6 pairs, 6-8cm long, inflorescence few flowered, calyx narrowly campanulate, 10-14mm long, petals 3-5mm long, deeply incised
Size30-50cm
Colorpinkish white
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuft
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Northern America
     Northwestern U.S.A. (Idaho , Montana , Oregon , Washington , Wyoming )
     Southwestern U.S.A. (California , Nevada , Utah)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Silene oregana S.Watson, Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 10: 343 (1875)

Synonyms:
Silene filisecta M.Peck
Silene gormanii Howell
Silene oregana filisecta (M.Peck) M.Peck

w. USA
73 IDA MNT ORE WAS WYO 76 CAL NEV UTA

1500-2800m

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