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Monardella franciscana Elmer  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesMonardella franciscana Elmer 
BibliographyBot. Gaz. 41: 320 (1906)
Native Rangewc. California
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and thickets
Descriptionstems lanate-pubescent, leaves opposite, fasciculate, on both faces lanate, broadly ovate or lanceolate, entire, inflorescence capitate, dense, terminal, 3-4cm wide
Size20-30cm
Colorblue, pale rose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsMadronella franciscana (Elmer) Elmer
Monardella odoratissima ssp. franciscana (Elmer) Brunell
Monardella villosa ssp. franciscana (Elmer) Jokerst
Monardella villosa var. franciscana (Elmer) Jeps.
Territory7 Northern America
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (CAL California)
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