familyPortulacaceae
genusClaytonia
speciesClaytonia parviflora
subspeciesClaytonia parviflora subsp. utahensis
Claytonia parviflora subsp. utahensis
Novon 3: 271. 1993.
Common names: Mojave Indian-lettuce
Endemic
Basionym: Limnia utahensis Rydberg Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 39: 314. 1912
Synonyms: Claytonia perfoliata var. utahensis (Rydberg) Poellnitz Montia perfoliata var. utahensis (Rydberg) Munz
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment on page 471.
Basal leaf blades spatulate, 1–10 × 0.3–1 cm. Cauline leaf blades perfoliate, 1–5 cm diam. Flowers 2–4 mm diam., petals white. 2n = 24.
Phenology: Flowering Apr–Jul.
Habitat: Rock crevices, moist alluvial fans
Elevation: 100-2000 m
Distribution
Ariz., Calif., Nev., Utah, Mexico (Baja California).
Discussion
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