Lewisia taylorii
Trinity lewisia
Family: Montiaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Conservation status: CNPS 1B.3
Lewisia taylorii (Trinity lewisia) is a native California perennial in the Montiaceae family.
Habitat and range
Habitat: Chaparral, lower montane coniferous forest; gravelly, rocky, and shale substrates
Elevation: 780-1275 m
Jepson bioregions: KR
Bloom period
Lewisia taylorii blooms May-Jun.
Conservation status
CNPS 1B.3
Frequently asked questions
Is Lewisia taylorii native to California?
Yes. Lewisia taylorii is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Lewisia taylorii bloom?
Lewisia taylorii blooms May-Jun.
Where in California does Lewisia taylorii grow?
Lewisia taylorii occurs in the KR bioregion(s), at elevations of 780-1275 m.
What plant family does Lewisia taylorii belong to?
Lewisia taylorii is in the Montiaceae family, genus Lewisia.
What habitat does Lewisia taylorii grow in?
Lewisia taylorii grows in Chaparral, lower montane coniferous forest; gravelly, rocky, and shale substrates.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Lewisia triphylla — Three-leaved lewisia
- Lewisia ×whiteae
- Lewisia brachycalyx — Short-sepaled lewisia
- Lewisia cantelovii — Cantelow's lewisia
- Lewisia congdonii — Congdon's lewisia
- Lewisia cotyledon — Cliff maids
- Montia chamissoi — Toad lily
- Montia dichotoma — Dwarf miner's lettuce
- Ligusticum californicum — California licorice root
- Ligusticum grayi — Gray's licorice root
Last updated 2026-04-14
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Jepson eFlora, Cal-IPC, and more.