short-sepal lewisia
Lewisia brachycalyx Engelm. ex A.Gray
Lewisia brachycalyx is a flowering plant in the family Montiaceae, commonly called short-sepal lewisia. It is native to the southwestern United States and Baja California, growing in moist mountainous habitats such as meadows.
Description
Lewisia brachycalyx (Engelm. ex A.Gray) is a species of the genus Lewisia, part of the Montiaceae family. It is found in Arizona, California, Utah, and the Mexico Northwest region. This plant is adapted to moist environments, particularly in mountainous areas. The species was first described in 1868.
Other common names
short-sepal lewisiashowy lewisiashortsepal lewisia
Distribution
Arizona · California · Mexico Northwest · Utah
Synonyms
Oreobroma brachycalyxLewisia brachycarpa
