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Parry's pussypaws
Scientific Name: Cistanthe parryi var. parryi
Family: Portulacaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Parry's Pussypaws (Cistanthe parryi)
Cistanthe parryi, commonly known as Parry's pussypaws, is a flowering plant belonging to the purslane family. This plant is also referred to simply as pussypaws.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cistanthe parryi (A. Gray) Hershkovitz var. parryi
- Synonym: Calyptridium parryi A. Gray var. parryi
- Family: Montiaceae (Purslane family)
- Rank: Variety
- Genus: Cistanthe Spach
Distribution and Habitat
Cistanthe parryi is native to California and other parts of the United States. It is found in locations such as the summit of Mt. San Antonio and the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Cistanthe parryi is described as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is an annual herb.
Other Cistanthe Species
The Cistanthe genus includes other species known as pussypaws, such as:
- Cistanthe umbellata
- Cistanthe pulchella (Mariposa pussypaws)
- Cistanthe monosperma (Oneseed Pussypaws)