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Silene parishii S.Watson  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSilene parishii S.Watson 
Habitatdry rocks and scree
Altitude1400-3400m
Descriptionleaves subelliptic to lanceolate, 3-6cm, stem leaves 5-9 pairs, inflorescence 5-15-flowered, rather compact, calyx tubular, 26-30mm, petals 7-8mm, laciniate
Size10-40cm
Colorwhitish yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Northern America
     Southwestern U.S.A. (California)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Silene parishii S.Watson, Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 366 (1882)

Synonyms:
Silene parishii latifolia C.L.Hitchc. & Maguire
Silene parishii typica C.L.Hitchc. & Maguire
Silene parishii viscida C.L.Hitchc. & Maguire

California
76 CAL

1400-3400m

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