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Smelowskia ovalis M.E.Jones  
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FamilyBRASSICACEAE
Genus speciesSmelowskia ovalis M.E.Jones 
BibliographyProc. Calif. Acad. Sci., ser. 2, 5: 624 (1895)
Native Rangesw. British Columbia to n. California
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude1500-3400m
Descriptiongreyish hirsute, basal leaves numerous, 3-7cm, in outline ovate, pinnatilobate to pinnatisect, segments obovate, petiole thin, pubescent, flowers in cyme, petals 4-5mm long
Size5-20cm
Colorwhite, pinkish
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationrock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes
alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 10-16°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsSmelowskia ovalis var. congesta Rollins
Smelowskia ovalis var. typica Rollins
Territory7 Northern America
     71 Western Canada (BRC British Columbia)
     73 Northwestern U.S.A. (ORE Oregon, WAS Washington)
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (CAL California)
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