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Rhinotropis eucosma (S.F.Blake) P.M.Sl.  
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FamilyPOLYGALACEAE
Genus speciesRhinotropis eucosma (S.F.Blake) P.M.Sl. 
Bibliographyh.l., comb. nov.
Native Rangene. Mexico
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Descriptionstems densely hirsutule, leaves elliptic to oval, obtuse or rounded, mucronulate, cuneate, coriaceous, racemes 3-8-flowered, wings oblong-obovate, 4-5mm
Size15-20cm
Colorpink-purple
Bloomspring
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsPolygala eucosma S.F.Blake, Contr. Gray Herb. 47: 72 (1916)
Polygala lindheimeri var. eucosma (S.F.Blake) T.Wendt
Rhinotropis lindheimeri var. eucosma (S.F.Blake) J.R.Abott
Territory7 Northern America
     79 Mexico (MXE Mexico Northeast)
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