Calandrinia affinis

Calandrinia affinis is a member of the Montiaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the purslane family. This species is found in the Northwest and South regions of Argentina, as well as in the Central region of Chile. The plant was first scientifically described in 1831 by the botanist Gillies ex Arn. It belongs to the genus Calandrinia, which is characterized by small, often succulent plants with showy flowers. The species is part of the broader distribution of the genus in South America, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions.