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Petrophytum cinerascens (Piper) Rydb.  
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FamilyROSACEAE
Genus speciesPetrophytum cinerascens (Piper) Rydb. 
BibliographyN. Amer. Fl. [N.L.Britton & al., eds.] 22: 253 (1908)
Native RangeWashington
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude200-600m
Descriptionleaves oblanceolate-spathulate, 10-25mm, 3-veined, sparsely appressed pubescent, floral stems with numerous linear bracts, raceme spicate, 2-6cm long, petals minute
Size5-10cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, germ. 1-3 months, 16-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsLuetkea cinerascens (Piper) A.Heller
Spiraea cinerascens Piper
Territory7 Northern America
     73 Northwestern U.S.A. (WAS Washington)
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