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Eremogone crassula (Maguire) P.M.Sl.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesEremogone crassula (Maguire) P.M.Sl. 
Bibliographyh.l., comb. nov.
Native Rangesw. Oregon to n. California
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude1800-2500m
Descriptionstems glabrous, basal leaves curved inward, needlelike, 2-3cm, rather fleshy, inflorescence capitate, rounded, dense cymes, flowers sessile, sepals 3-4mm, obtuse, petals oblong
Size15-20cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsArenaria congesta var. crassula Maguire, Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 73: 326 (1946)
Eremogone congesta var. crassula (Maguire) R.L.Hartman & Rabeler
Territory7 Northern America
     73 Northwestern U.S.A. (ORE Oregon)
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (CAL California)
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