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Mt. Hood pussypaws

Cistanthe umbellata (Torr.) Hershk.
Mt. Hood pussypaws
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Cistanthe umbellata (Torr.) Hershk., commonly known as Mt. Hood pussypaws, is a flowering plant species in the Montiaceae family. It is native to the Pacific Northwest and is also referred to as pussy-paws in broader regions.

Description

Cistanthe umbellata is a member of the Montiaceae family and is recognized by its common name, Mt. Hood pussypaws. It is a flowering plant that is native to the Pacific Northwest region. The species was published in 1990 and is also known by the alternative name pussy-paws, particularly outside its native range.

Other common names

Mt. Hood pussypaws

Synonyms

Spraguea umbellataCalyptridium umbellatumCalyptridium umbellatum var. caudiciferumCistanthe umbellata var. caudiciferaSpraguea umbellata var. caudiciferaCistanthe umbellata var. umbellata

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