Pussypaw
Botanical name: Montiaceae
Pussypaw
Botanical name: Montiaceae
Species of Pussypaw
Miner's lettuce
Hectorella
Spring beauty
The spring beauty (Claytonia) are a group of diminutive, flowering plants. A few species of spring beauty are grown ornamentally, although they are not widely cultivated as their flowers tend to be very small and not particularly showy. They will most commonly be encountered as wildflowers or garden weeds. The most famous species in the genus is referred to as "Miner's lettuce" and is considered a wonderful salad green, consumed for centuries by indigenous Americans and European settlers in mining camps.
Purslanes
Named in honor of the 18th-century Swiss botanist, purslanes are low-growing succulents commonly planted as groundcover in perennial and rock gardens. The drought-tolerant plants produce brightly colored flowers throughout the summer, growing in sunny locations. They spread by self-seeding and can also be propagated by cuttings.
Cistanthe
Cistanthe grow from seeds and pieces of broken stems. They are primarily found growing in rocky habitats and disturbed areas in the wild, easily recognizable by the profusion of flowers the plants produce from spring through fall. The plants' long flowering time makes them a favorite with gardeners.
Fame flower
Fame flower is a genus of flowering plants in the miner's lettuce family, Montiaceae, native to the Americas.
Lewisia
Lewisia are North American flowering plants that grow on cliff sides. They are known for having fleshy, succulent leaves, beautiful flowers, and for growing well in nutrient-poor soils. They are often planted in rock gardens ornamentally because the flowers bloom multiple times per season.
Scientific Classification
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