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Silene serpentinicola T.W.Nelson & J.P.Nelson  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSilene serpentinicola T.W.Nelson & J.P.Nelson 
BibliographyMadroňo 15: 384 (2004)
Native Rangesw. Oregon to California
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and thickets
Altitude100-800m
Descriptiontaproot, stems grey pubescent, leaves upwards gradually smaller, 2-5cm, oblanceolate to spathulate, flowers 1-3, calyx densely glandular-hirsute, petals 2-4-lobate
Size4-12cm
Colorbright red
Bloomearly summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsSilene hookeri ssp. serpentinicola (T.W.Nelson & J.P.Nelson) K.L.Chambers & S.C.Meyers
Territory7 Northern America
     73 Northwestern U.S.A. (ORE Oregon)
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (CAL California)
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