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Porophyllum greggii A.Gray trib. Tageteae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesPorophyllum greggii A.Gray trib. Tageteae
BibliographySmithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 120 (1852)
Native RangeTexas to ne. Mexico
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Altitude1200-2000m
Descriptionstem leaves filiform, 2-6mm, glabrous, capitula discoid, involucre 2-seriate, phyllaries 5, ovate to oblong
Size15-30cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory7 Northern America
     77 South-Central U.S.A. (TEX Texas)
     79 Mexico (MXE Mexico Northeast)
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