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Brewer's redmaids

Scientific Name: Calandrinia breweri

Family: Portulacaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

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Brewer's Redmaids (Calandrinia breweri)

Calandrinia breweri, commonly known as Brewer's redmaids, is a charming flowering plant belonging to the purslane family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calandrinia breweri S. Watson
  • Common Name: Brewer's redmaids
  • Family: Montiaceae (formerly Portulacaceae)

Distribution and Habitat

This species is native to the coastal mountains. It can also be found in chaparral habitats and cleared areas in the mountains.

Morphological Characteristics

Calandrinia breweri is an annual, taprooted herb. It typically grows from 3 to 25 cm tall and is rosetted, with several stems at the base, ranging from decumbent to ascending.