Claytonia parviflora subsp. utahensis

(Rydberg) John M. Miller & K. L. Chambers

Novon 3: 271. 1993.

Common names: Mojave Indian-lettuce
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.
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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

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Ariz., Calif., Nev., Utah, Mexico (Baja California).

Discussion

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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John M. Miller +
(Rydberg) John M. Miller & K. L. Chambers +
Limnia utahensis +
Mojave Indian-lettuce +
Ariz. +, Calif. +, Nev. +, Utah +  and Mexico (Baja California). +
100-2000 m +
Rock crevices, moist alluvial fans +
Flowering Apr–Jul. +
Claytonia perfoliata var. utahensis +  and Montia perfoliata var. utahensis +
Claytonia parviflora subsp. utahensis +
Claytonia parviflora +
subspecies +