Lewisia columbiana var. wallowensis
in C. L. Hitchcock et al., Vasc. Pl. Pacif. N.W. 2: 232, fig. s.n. 1964.
Endemic
Synonyms: Lewisia columbiana subsp. wallowensis (C. L. Hitchcock) J. E. Hohn ex B. Mathew
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment on page 479.
Basal leaf blades narrowly oblanceolate, 2–4 cm. Cauline leaves markedly reduced, intergrading with bracts; blade margins entire or eglandular-toothed. Inflorescences: basal-most bract margins entire or eglandular-toothed. Petals white with pink veins; 5–8(–10) mm.
Phenology: Flowering late spring–summer.
Habitat: Rocky slopes and crevices
Elevation: 1600-2700 m
Distribution
Idaho, Mont., Oreg., Wash.
Discussion
Both B. L. Davidson (2000) and B. Mathew (1989b) questioned whether the Montana plants should be classified as var. wallowensis or var. columbiana.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.