rosy pussypaws
Cistanthe rosea (S.Watson) Hershk.
Cistanthe rosea, known as rosy pussypaws, is a flowering plant in the Montiaceae family. It is an annual herb native to the western United States, from California to Wyoming, growing in forest and scrub habitats. The plant is often reddish or pink in color and has short stems, typically only a few centimeters long. Its leaves are arranged in a basal rosette and along the stems, reaching up to 4 to 5 centimeters in length. The inflorescence consists of a small cluster of white-edged sepals and two white petals, each less than a millimeter long.
Description
Cistanthe rosea, also known as rosy pussypaws, is a member of the Montiaceae family and is found in the western U.S., including California and Wyoming. It is an annual herb that typically exhibits a reddish or pink hue. The plant produces short stems, often just a few centimeters in length, with leaves arranged in a basal rosette and along the stems. These leaves can reach up to 4 to 5 centimeters in length. The flowers are small, with a tiny cluster of white-edged sepals and two white petals, each under a millimeter in size. It grows in forested and scrubland environments.
Other common names
rosy pussypaws
Synonyms
Calyptridium roseum