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Arizona pussypaws

Scientific Name: Cistanthe parryi var. arizonica

Family: Portulacaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Arizona Pussypaws (Cistanthe parryi var. arizonica)

Discover the fascinating Arizona Pussypaws, a delicate annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This page provides comprehensive information about this plant, including its taxonomy, distribution, and ecological characteristics.

Scientific Classification

  • Accepted Scientific Name: Cistanthe parryi (A. Gray) Hershkovitz var. arizonica (J.T. Howell) Kartesz & Gandhi
  • Common Name: Arizona Pussypaws
  • Family: Montiaceae

Synonyms and Alternative Names

  • Calyptridium arizonicum (J.T. Howell) M.G. Simpson, M. Silveira, & Guilliams
  • Calyptridium parryi var. arizonicum J.T. Howell

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the deserts of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.
  • Grows in sandy soils.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Type: Forb/herb
  • Growth Habit: Annual
  • Seeds: Smooth and shiny

Additional Information

  • The genus Cistanthe includes many plants commonly known as pussypaws.
  • The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) database contains information on Arizona Pussypaws.
  • Encyclopedia of Life also provides details about Cistanthe parryi var. arizonica.