Lewisia rediviva var. minor
Small bitterroot, small bitteroot
Family: Montiaceae · Type: perennial · Native
Small bitterroot is a California native perennial found in the southern Coast Ranges, Transverse Ranges, San Jacinto Mountains, White and Inyo Mountains, and Desert Mountains in rocky open conifer woodland and scrub at elevations of 1,900 to 2,800 meters. Flowering from May to June, this plant produces delicate white to pale pink flowers about 15 millimeters long with numerous stamens. Growing with low, compact stems, it forms small rosettes close to the ground. Its leaves are distinctively linear and club-shaped, with narrow blades grooved on the upper surface, creating a unique textural appearance. The plant produces small flowers atop short pedicels, creating a delicate display against rocky mountain landscapes.
Habitat: Rocky open conifer woodland, scrub
Bloom period: May-Jun
Elevation: 1900-2800 m
Bioregions: SCoRI, TR, SnJt, W&I, DMtns
California counties: San Bernardino, Ventura, Kern, Inyo, Riverside, Los Angeles, Mono, Santa Barbara, Tulare, Butte, Monterey, Calaveras, Alpine
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