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Brewer's redmaids
Scientific Name: Calandrinia breweri
Family: Portulacaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
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.