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Pycnophyllopsis muscosa Skottsb.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesPycnophyllopsis muscosa Skottsb. 
BibliographyKongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl., n.f., 56(5): 127, 216 (1916)
Native Ranges. Argentina
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude0-1300m
Descriptionleaves opposite, densely imbricate, convex, ovate-triangular, acute, at base connate, coriaceous, 2-3mm, solitary, terminal, hidden amongst upper leaves, ca. 2mm
Size5-12cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca-
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny 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
Territory8 Southern America
     85 Southern South America (AGS Argentina South)
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