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Cistanthe monandra
Cistanthe monandra (Nutt.) Hershkovitz
Common Mock Pussypaws, Common Pussypaws, Pussy Paws
Portulacaceae (Purslane family)
Synonym(s): Calyptridium monandrum
USDA Symbol: CIMO4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems spreading to decumbent, up to about 7 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , PinkBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NM , NV , UTNative Habitat: Open sandy areas, burns.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cistanthe monandra in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cistanthe monandra in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cistanthe monandra
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-12Research By: CBR