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Achlys triphylla DC.  
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FamilyBERBERIDACEAE
Genus speciesAchlys triphylla DC. 
BibliographySyst. Nat. 2: 35 (1821)
Native Rangesw. Canada to n. California
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatthickets and woods
Altitude0-1500m
Descriptionleaves long petiolate, solitary from scaly base, ternate, leaflets broadly cuneate, palmativenose, irregularly sinuate, flowers minute in spike
Size25-40cm
Colorwhite
Bloomspring, summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationcold, shady site with a humous, moist soil
alpine house, moist, humous soil, shade
Propagationseed in winter, germ. 3-12 months, 13-16°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsLeontice triphylla Sm.
Territory7 Northern America
     71 Western Canada (BRC British Columbia)
     73 Northwestern U.S.A. (ORE Oregon, WAS Washington)
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (CAL California)
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