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Hoita orbicularis (Lindl.) Rydb. trib. Psoraleeae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesHoita orbicularis (Lindl.) Rydb. trib. Psoraleeae
BibliographyN. Amer. Fl. [N.L.Britton & al., eds.] 24(1): 11 (1919)
Native RangeCalifornia to nw. Mexico
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, sandy grassland
Altitude0-2200m
Descriptionleaves petiolate, stem leaves ternate, leaflets 3-11cm, obovate to orbiculate, brown glandular, inflorescence racemose, axillary, 5-35cm, flowers pedicellate, 10-16mm
Size10-40cm
Colorblue, purple
Bloomspring
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationdry, sunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationscarified seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsLotodes orbiculare (Lindl.) Kuntze
Psoralea orbicularis Lindl.
Territory7 Northern America
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (CAL California)
     79 Mexico (MXN Mexico Northwest)
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