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Columbia bitterroot

Lewisia columbiana (Howell ex A.Gray) B.L.Rob.
Columbia bitterroot
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Lewisia columbiana, known as Columbia bitterroot, is a flowering plant in the Montiaceae family. It is native to the western United States and British Columbia, typically found in rocky mountain environments.

Description

Lewisia columbiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Montiaceae. It is native to the western United States and British Columbia, where it is commonly found in rocky mountain habitats. The plant is distributed across British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. It was first described in 1897.

Other common names

Columbia lewisiaColumbia bitterrootColumbian lewisia

Distribution

British Columbia · Idaho · Montana · Oregon · Washington

Synonyms

Lewisia columbiana var. columbianaLewisia columbiana subsp. columbianaOreobroma columbianumTalinum denticulatum

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