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Frasera parryi Torr.  
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FamilyGENTIANACEAE
Genus speciesFrasera parryi Torr. 
BibliographyRep. U.S. Mex. Bound. [W.H.Emory] 2(1): 156 (1859)
Native RangeArizona to s. California and Baja California
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, sandy grassland
Altitude100-2000m
Descriptionbasal leaves oblanceolate, with white margins, 10-20cm long, flowers 2-3cm across, black punctate
Size60-150cm
Colorgreenish white
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationdry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsSwertia parryi (Torr.) Kuntze
Territory7 Northern America
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (ARI Arizona, CAL California)
     79 Mexico (MXN Mexico Northwest)
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