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Phemeranthus parvulus (Rose & Standl.) D.J.Ferguson & T.M.Price  
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FamilyMONTIACEAE
Genus speciesPhemeranthus parvulus (Rose & Standl.) D.J.Ferguson & T.M.Price 
BibliographyNovon 22: 67 (2012)
Native RangeArizona to New Mexico and n. & w. Mexico
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Altitude1900-2200m
Descriptionleaves subpetiolate, proximally terete, distally flattened and oblong-spathulate, to 4cm, inflorescence cymose, sepals deciduous, ovate, petals 3-5mm long
Size1-5cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division of resting tubers
SynonymsPhemeranthus marginatus (Greene) Kiger
Talinum marginatum Greene
Talinum parvulum Rose & Standl.
Territory7 Northern America
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (ARI Arizona)
     77 South-Central U.S.A. (NWM New Mexico)
     79 Mexico (MXE Mexico Northeast, MXN Mexico Northwest, MXS Mexico Southwest)
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