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Claytonia umbellata S.Watson  
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FamilyMONTIACEAE
Genus speciesClaytonia umbellata S.Watson 
BibliographyBotany [Fortieth Parallel]: 43 (1871)
Native Rangese. Oregon to ne. California and n. & nw. Nevada
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude100-3000m
Descriptioncorm globular, stems mostly subterranean, basal leaves thick, ovate, 10-15mm, stem leaves petiolate, flowers 3-5, in ebracteate pseudoumbel, petals 6-12mm long
Size5-20cm
Colorpink, white
Bloomspring, summer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, germ. 1-3 months, 13-16°C
division of resting tubers
Territory7 Northern America
     73 Northwestern U.S.A. (ORE Oregon)
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (CAL California, NEV Nevada)
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