Latin name: Lewisia nevadensis (A. Gray) Robinson Pronunciation: loo-ISS-ee-a nev-a-DEN-sis Common name: Sierra lewisia Family: Montiaceae (Miner's lettuce) Habitat: Wet banks and meadows, 4500'-11,000', yellow pine to subalpine forest, San Bernardino Mts, Mt. Pinos Blooming period: May to July Name derivations: 1) Lewisia 2) nevadensis |
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