Purshia — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Purshia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Medicinal
Purshia mexicana
Purshia mexicana
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Purshia mexicana is a native to the semi-arid regions of western Mexico. It is unlikely to succeed outdoors in any but the mildest areas of the temperate zone, probably enjoying a mediterranean-type climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Requires a very sunny position and a calcareous soil.
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Medicinal
Purshia stansburyana
Purshia stansburyana
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Purshia stansburyana is native to the semi-arid regions of western north America. It is unlikely to succeed outdoors in any but the mildest areas of the temperate zone, probably enjoying a mediterranean-type climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Requires a sunny position in a well-drained soil.
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