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Chionophila tweedyi (Canby & Rose) L.F.Hend. trib. Cheloneae 
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FamilyPLANTAGINACEAE
Genus speciesChionophila tweedyi (Canby & Rose) L.F.Hend. trib. Cheloneae
BibliographyBull. Torrey Bot. Club 27: 352 (1900)
Native Rangec. Idaho to sw. Montana
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and scree
Altitude2100-3200m
Descriptionglabrous, only in inflorescence glandular, basal leaves oblanceolate, 25-90mm, stem leaves reduced, 1-3 pairs, raceme 4-10-flowered, flowers 9-14mm long, bracts small
Size5-25cm
Colorpale lavender
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationgravelly, humous, moist, sunny site
alpine house, moist, humous, gravelly soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsPenstemon tweedyi Canby & Rose
Penstemonopsis tweedyi (Canby & Rose) Rydb.
Territory7 Northern America
     73 Northwestern U.S.A. (IDA Idaho, MNT Montana)
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