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Oenothera hartwegii Benth. sect. Calylophus 
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FamilyONAGRACEAE
Genus speciesOenothera hartwegii Benth. sect. Calylophus
BibliographyPl. Hartw.: 5 (1839)
Native RangeColorado, sw. Texas to n. & w. Mexico
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Altitude30-2500m
Descriptionleaves numerous, not crowded, linear, 1-4cm, entire or obscurely denticulate, flowers few, sepals ca. 2cm long, petals 2-3cm long
Size10-40cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCalylophus hartwegii (Benth.) P.H.Raven
Galpinsia hartwegii (Benth.) Britton
Galpinsia lavandulifolia var. glandulosa (Munz) Moldenke
Oenothera hartwegii f. thymifolia H.Lév.
Oenothera hartwegii var. typica Munz
Oenothera lavandulifolia var. glandulosa Munz
Salpingia hartwegii (Benth.) Raim.
Territory7 Northern America
     73 Northwestern U.S.A. (COL Colorado)
     77 South-Central U.S.A. (TEX Texas)
     79 Mexico (MXE Mexico Northeast, MXN Mexico Northwest, MXS Mexico Southwest)
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