| Family | ASTERACEAE |
| Genus species | Tonestus pygmaeus (Torr. & A.Gray) A.Nelson trib. Astereae |
| Synonyms | Stenotus pygmaeus Torr. & A.Gray |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Altitude | 3100-4100m |
| Description | taproot, leaves subglabrous, oblanceolate to oblong, numerous, basal leaves largest, 1-5cm long, capitula solitary, campanulate, ligules 10-35, 6-8mm long |
| Size | 1-10cm |
| Color | yellow |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | carpet |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C cuttings in spring and late summer |
| Territory |
Northern America
Northwestern U.S.A. (Colorado , Montana , Wyoming ) South-Central U.S.A. (New Mexico) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | ASTERACEAE
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