Latin name: Calyptridium monospermum E. Greene Pronunciation: kal-ip-TRID-ee-um mon-oh-SPER-mum Common name: One-seeded pussypaws Family: Montiaceae (Miner's lettuce) Habitat: Open sandy or gravelly places, 4500-10,800', subalpine yellow pine forest to alpine habitats Blooming period: May to August Name derivations: 1) Calyptridium 2) monospermum |
SPECIES INDEX |