Cymopterus basalticus
Cymopterus basalticus is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family known by the common name Intermountain wavewing. It is native only to parts of Utah and White Pine County, Nevada in the United States. It is a perennial herb, 5 cm (2.0 in) to 15 cm (5.9 in) tall, and produces purple or yellow flowers in spring. C. basalticus grows on bare basaltic and clay soils typically in pinyon-juniper woodland and sagebrush communities.[1][2]
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References
- "Cymopterus basalticus". USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
- "Cymopterus basalticus" (PDF). Nevada Natural Heritage Program. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 16, 2013. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
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