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Physaria kingii (S.Watson) O´Kane & Al-Shehbaz  
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FamilyBRASSICACEAE
Genus speciesPhysaria kingii (S.Watson) O´Kane & Al-Shehbaz 
BibliographyNovon 12: 324 (2002)
Native RangeIdaho to California
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Altitude1700-2200m
Descriptiongrey, basal leaves numerous, broadly ovate to orbiculate, petiole thin, stem leaves reduced, oblanceolate, raceme elongate, lax, petals 6-8mm long, silicle 4mm, ventricose
Size5-20cm
Colorlemmon yellow
Bloomlate spring
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
cuttings of rosettes in late summer
SynonymsLesquerella kingii S.Watson
Vesicaria kingii S.Watson
Territory7 Northern America
     73 Northwestern U.S.A. (IDA Idaho, ORE Oregon)
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (CAL California, NEV Nevada)
     79 Mexico
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