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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)