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Mt. Hood pussypaws
Scientific Name: Cistanthe umbellata var. umbellata
Family: Portulacaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Cistanthe umbellata: An Overview
Cistanthe umbellata, commonly known as Mount Hood pussypaws, is a flowering plant belonging to the purslane family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass), often with stems that lie on the ground, with the relatively heavy pussy paws forming a perfect ring around the leaf rosette.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cistanthe umbellata (Torr.) Hershk.
- Common Name: Mount Hood pussypaws
- Family: Portulacaceae (Purslane Family)
- Genus: Cistanthe Spach
- Synonyms: Calyptridium umbellatum (formerly) and Spraguea umbellata.
- Subspecies/Varieties: Cistanthe umbellata var. umbellata, Cistanthe umbellata var. caudicifera
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Cistanthe umbellata is described as a mat-forming perennial growing from a branched crown.
- The leaves are dark green and resemble a spoon shape, growing in clustered basal rosettes.
- The "pussy paws" are described as relatively heavy and can form a ring around the leaf rosette. They are noted to be fuzzy and pink.
Distribution and Habitat
- This plant is native to regions with direct sunshine and requires not much water.
- It can be found on volcanic gravel in the Cascades.
- Specific locations mentioned include Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Co., Calif. and Mount Hood Oregon.
Resources
- Dave's Garden is referenced as a resource for gardening tips and ideas.
- Discover Life offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cistanthe umbellata.