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Abronia nana S.Watson  
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FamilyNYCTAGINACEAE
Genus speciesAbronia nana S.Watson 
BibliographyProc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 294 (1879)
Native Rangew. Colorado to n. Arizona
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude600-3500m
Descriptionleaves ovate, nearly 25mm wide, flowers fragrant, in cluster of 10-15, floral tube 25mm long, beneath inflorescence 5-6 leafy bracts
Size5-10cm
Colorpink, white
Bloomspring, summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAbronia nana var. lanciformis M.E.Jones
Territory7 Northern America
     73 Northwestern U.S.A. (COL Colorado)
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (ARI Arizona, NEV Nevada, UTA Utah)
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