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Frasera gypsicola (Barneby) D.M.Post  
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FamilyGENTIANACEAE
Genus speciesFrasera gypsicola (Barneby) D.M.Post 
BibliographyBot. Gaz. 120: 3 (1958)
Native RangeNevada to Utah
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude1500-1700m
Descriptionglabrous, all leaves linear, opposite, with white margins, basal leaves crowded, erect, upper leaves patent, flowers in racemose thyrsus, corolla purple variegate
Size10-20cm
Colorwhitish
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny 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 gypsicola Barneby
Territory7 Northern America
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (NEV Nevada, UTA Utah)
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