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
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