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Scopulophila rixfordii (Brandegee) Munz & I.M.Johnst.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesScopulophila rixfordii (Brandegee) Munz & I.M.Johnst. 
BibliographyBull. Torrey Bot. Club 49: 351 (1923)
Native Rangesw. USA
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude1200-1550m
Descriptionglabrous, stems numerous, apically ramose, leaves carnose, lanceolate, 8-25mm, entire, inflorescence paniculate, flowers of 1-4, axillary, sepals carnose, petals absent
Size15-30cm
Colorgreen-white
Bloomspring, early summer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAchyronychia rixfordii Brandegee
Eremolithia rixfordii (Brandegee) Jeps.
Territory7 Northern America
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (ARI Arizona, CAL California, NEV Nevada)
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