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desert pussypaws

Cistanthe ambigua (S.Watson) Carolin ex Hershk.
desert pussypaws
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Cistanthe ambigua is a species in the Montiaceae family, commonly known as desert pussypaws. It was first described in 1990 and belongs to the genus Cistanthe.

Description

Cistanthe ambigua (S.Watson) Carolin ex Hershk. is a member of the Montiaceae family and is known by the common name desert pussypaws. This species is part of the Cistanthe genus and was formally published in 1990. It is native to arid environments and is adapted to desert conditions.

Other common names

desert pussypaws

Synonyms

Calandrinia ambiguaCalandrinia sesuvioidesClaytonia ambigua

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