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Lewisiopsis tweedyi

Tweedy's Bitterroot, Tweedy's Lewisia
Other regional names: Tweedy's Pussypaws
  • Tweedy's Pussypaws
Also known as: Calandrinia tweedyi A.Gray +3 more
  • Calandrinia tweedyi A.Gray
  • Cistanthe tweedyi (A.Gray) Hershk.
  • Lewisia tweedyi (A.Gray) B.L.Rob.
  • Oreobroma tweedyi (A.Gray) Howell
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Montiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or tuberous geophyte.

Indigenous to North America, Lewisiopsis tweedyi (commonly known as Tweedy's bitterroot or Tweedy's lewisia) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Montiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, Washington

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