one-seeded pussypaws

Calyptridium monospermum

Member of pussypaws (genus Calyptridium)
pussypaw family (family Montiaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
purple, red purple in flowering plants

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• style 2–4 mm, exserted
• ≥ 2 inflorescences per rosette
• cauline leaves generally present
• petals are rose to white
• near Quail Hollow (Ben Lomaond area)

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Chris’s observations: 1 (none are research grade)

Locations:

• Desolation Wilderness

Months:

• Aug.: 1

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Not all sites agree about the scientific name:

• Calyptridium monospermum → iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora
• Cistanthe monosperma → FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora