Orogenia linearifolia Indian potato (Umbelliferae)

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Orogenia linearifolia
Indian potato
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The Orogenia linearifolia plant species is found in Western N. America - Montana to W. Colorado and west to Utah and Washington. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Indian potato.

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Latin Name:  Orogenia linearifolia
Common Name:  Indian potato
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  Wats.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open mountain sides and ridges, often in sandy or gravelly soils[85], and often near vernal snowbanks where it blooms as soon as the snow melts[60].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. From its native habitat it can be assumed that the plant requires a sunny position in a moist but well drained light to medium soil[K].

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