Lewisia brachycalyx
Short Sepal Bitter Root, Short Sepal Lewisia
Other regional names: Shortsepal Bitterroot +2 more
- Shortsepal Bitterroot
- Shortsepal Lewisia
- Showy Lewisia
Also known as: Lewisia brachycalyx Engelm., 1868 +2 more
- Lewisia brachycalyx Engelm., 1868
- Lewisia brachycarpa S.Watson
- Oreobroma brachycalyx (Engelm. ex A.Gray) Howell
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Montiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Lewisia brachycalyx (commonly known as Short-Sepal Bitter-Root or Short-Sepal Lewisia) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Montiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Utah