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Oenothera macrosceles A.Gray sect. Oenothera 
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FamilyONAGRACEAE
Genus speciesOenothera macrosceles A.Gray sect. Oenothera
BibliographyMem. Amer. Acad. Arts, n.s., 4: 43 (1849)
Native Rangene. Mexico
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Altitude1100-2000m
Descriptiontaproot, leaves thick, carnose, entire, stem leaves narrowly elliptic to oblanceolate, 4-8cm, gradually tapered to petiole, petals broadly obcordate, 3-5cm long
Size10-20cm
Color
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsOnagra macrosceles (A.Gray) Small
Raimannia macrosceles (A.Gray) Rose ex Sprague & L.Riley
Territory7 Northern America
     79 Mexico (MXE Mexico Northeast)
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