Latin name: Lewisia pygmaea (A. Gray) Robinson Pronunciation: loo-ISS-ee-a pig-MEE-a Common name: Dwarf lewisia Family: Montiaceae (Miner's lettuce) Habitat: Damp gravelly places, montane coniferous forest, 5000'-9000', San Bernardino Mts Blooming period: July to September Name derivations: 1) Lewisia 2) pygmaea |
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