prairie fameflower

Phemeranthus parviflorus (Nutt.) Kiger is a member of the Montiaceae family and is native to North America. It is found in the central and eastern United States and northern Mexico. This plant thrives in dry, sandy, or rocky habitats, especially on acidic substrates. It occurs in various ecological communities, such as grasslands, open woodlands, glades, mountain slopes, and bluffs. Its range extends across multiple states and regions, including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, as well as parts of Mexico. The species was formally published in 2001.