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Leucactinia bracteata (S.Watson) Rydb. trib. Tageteae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesLeucactinia bracteata (S.Watson) Rydb. trib. Tageteae
BibliographyN. Amer. Fl. [N.L.Britton & al., eds.] 34(2): 180 (1915)
Native Rangene. Mexico
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionstems glabrous, at base densely leafy, leaves filiform, 2-6cm, on apex subulate, capitula solitary, involucre 7-8mm, ligules ca. 8mm, achenes glabrous
Size20-30cm
Colorwhite
Bloomspring, early summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
division in late spring; cuttings after flowering
SynonymsDyssodia bracteata (S.Watson) S.F.Blake
Pectis bracteata S.Watson
Territory7 Northern America
     79 Mexico (MXE Mexico Northeast)
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