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fourpetal pussypaws

Scientific Name: Cistanthe quadripetala

Family: Portulacaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Cistanthe quadripetala: The Fpetal Pussypaws

Cistanthe quadripetala, commonly known as fpetal pussypaws, is a charming forb/herb belonging to the genus Cistanthe. It is an annual plant, completing its life cycle in a single year.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cistanthe quadripetala (S. Watson) Hershkovitz
  • Common Name: fpetal pussypaws
  • Genus: Cistanthe Spach
  • Family: Portulacaceae (purslane family)
  • Synonym: Calyptridium quadripetalum S. Watson

Distribution and Habitat

While the text doesn't provide explicit details on its specific geographic distribution, it notes that Cistanthe quadripetala is native to the Portulacaceae plant database.

Additional Information

  • Cistanthe is a plant genus that includes most plants commonly known as pussypaws.
  • Other Cistanthe species mentioned include:
    • Cistanthe ambigua
    • Cistanthe parryi
    • Cistanthe pygmaea
    • Cistanthe rosea
    • Cistanthe salsoloides

Quirky Facts

  • The name "pussypaws" is also associated with some mixed drink recipes.
  • "Mount Hood Pussypaws" appears to be a specific variety or related plant.

Further Information

For more information, you may wish to consult resources such as:

  • Plant database for fpetal pussypaws Natives Portulacaceae.
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)