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Tweedy's pussypaws
Scientific Name: Cistanthe tweedyi
Family: Portulacaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Tweedy's Pussypaws (Cistanthe tweedyi)
Cistanthe tweedyi is commonly known as Tweedy's pussypaws, Tweedy's lewisia, or Tweedy's bitterroot.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Cistanthe
- Species: tweedyi
- Family: Portulacaceae (Purslane family)
- Synonyms: Calandrinia tweedyi A. Gray, Lewisia tweedyi (Gray) B.L. Rob.
Distribution and Habitat
This plant is endemic to western North America, specifically in north-central regions.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is classified as a forb/herb.
- It is a perennial plant.
Interesting Facts
- The species was named after Frank Tweedy, a topographic engineer.
Further Information
- Data is available from the USDA PLANTS database.
- Additional facts can be contributed to the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL).
- TERMIUM is the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank.