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Lewisia sacajaweana
Lewisia sacajaweana B.L. Wilson & E. Rey-Vizg.
Sacajawea Bitter Root, Sacajawea Bitter-root, Sacajawea's Bitterroot
Portulacaceae (Purslane family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LESA17
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 1-1/2 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: IDNative Habitat: Gravelly ridges in montane and subalpine habitats.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Lewisia sacajaweana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lewisia sacajaweana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lewisia sacajaweana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-12Research By: CBR