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Oreocarya confertiflora Greene  
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FamilyBORAGINACEAE
Genus speciesOreocarya confertiflora Greene 
BibliographyPittonia 3: 112 (1896)
Native Rangesw. USA
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude1200-3200m
Descriptionstem scabrous hirsute, leaves linear-oblanceolate to oblanceolate, 3-10cm, inflorescence terminal, cymose head, 25-50mm broad, tube 9-13mm long, limb 1cm across
Size15-45cm
Colorcreamy white, pale yellow
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCryptantha confertiflora (Greene) Jeps.
Oreocarya confertiflora var. flava Brand
Oreocarya confertiflora var. lutescens Brand
Oreocarya leucophaea var. confertiflora (Greene) Parish
Oreocarya lutea Greene ex Brand
Territory7 Northern America
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (ARI Arizona, CAL California, NEV Nevada, UTA Utah)
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