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Prosartes hookeri var. oregana (Oregon drops of gold)
Bransford, W.D. Mrs.

Prosartes hookeri var. oregana (S. Wats.) Kartesz

Oregon drops of gold

Liliaceae (Lily Family)

USDA Symbol: PRHOO

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The species of this plant is named for William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865), who was Director of Kew Gardens from 1841-1865. He wrote “Flora boreali-americana” and many other works. He was founder and editor of “Journal of Botany”.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple

Distribution

USA: ID , MI , MT , OR , WA
Canada: BC
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)
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Additional resources

USDA: Find Prosartes hookeri var. oregana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Prosartes hookeri var. oregana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Prosartes hookeri var. oregana

Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-09-03
Research By: TWC Staff

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