Claytonia nevadensis
Sierra Springbeauty
Also known as: Claytonia chenopodina Greene +3 more
- Claytonia chenopodina Greene
- Montia alpina Eastw.
- Montia californica Jeps.
- Montia nevadensis (S.Watson) Jeps.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Montiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Indigenous to North America, Claytonia nevadensis (commonly known as Sierra springbeauty) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Montiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subalpine or subarctic conditions.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Oregon