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Silene grayi S.Watson  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesSilene grayi S.Watson 
BibliographyProc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 291 (1879)
Native RangeOregon to Nevada
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and thickets
Altitude1000-3100m
Descriptionleaves crowded, basal leaves oblanceolate or spathulate, 2-4cm long, stem leaves 2-4 pairs, pedicels thin, curvate, calyx tubular-campanulate, petals 2-4-lobate
Size10-25cm
Colorpink
Bloomsummer
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
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsSilene deflexa Eastw.
Territory7 Northern America
     73 Northwestern U.S.A. (ORE Oregon)
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (CAL California, NEV Nevada)
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