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Oreocarya rollinsii (I.M.Johnst.) W.A.Weber  
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FamilyBORAGINACEAE
Genus speciesOreocarya rollinsii (I.M.Johnst.) W.A.Weber 
BibliographyBrittonia 33: 326 (1981)
Native RangeColorado to Wyoming and Utah
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1800-2400m
Descriptiontaproot, densely setose, basal leaves oblanceolate to spathulate, 2-5cm long, flowers 3-6 in racemes producing cluster, corolla infundibuliform, limb 6-10mm across
Size10-30cm
Colorwhite
Bloomspring
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCryptantha rollinsii I.M.Johnst.
Territory7 Northern America
     73 Northwestern U.S.A. (COL Colorado, WYO Wyoming)
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (UTA Utah)
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