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Purshia mexicana Cliffrose

Previous scientific name(s): Cowania mexicana, Cowania mexicana var. dubia

Formerly known as Cowania mexicana. Evergreen shrub, 3 to 20 ft. tall, occurring on dry shallow soils on foothills, slopes and high plains 4,000 to 8,000 feet elevation. Excellent palatability to livestock and wildlife; especially important as browse on winter range.

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Species Attributes

Height:

3 - 20 feet

Life Form:

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

4,000 - 8,000 ft.

Precipitation:

10 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Marginal

Moderately Coarse:

Best

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Average

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH
Acidic:

Not Adapted

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

38.30 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

64,600

Germination Time:

Days

Blooming Season:

Spring Summer

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Bloom Color:

Pale Yellow

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