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Montia parvifolia (Moc. ex DC.) Greene  
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FamilyMONTIACEAE
Genus speciesMontia parvifolia (Moc. ex DC.) Greene 
SynonymsClaytonia parvifolia Moc. ex DC.
 Claytonia flagellaris Bong.
 Montia obtusata A.Heller
Habitatbogs, marshes
Altitude0-2800m
Descriptionthin rhizomes, succulent, leaves 15-30mm, obovate to oblanceolate, long petiolate, inflorescence 3-8-flowered, bracteolate raceme, petals 5-15mm long
Size10-20cm
Colorpink, white
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typecarpet
Cultivationvery moist to boggy, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous, sandy soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
Territory Northern America
     Subarctic America (Alaska )
     Western Canada (Alberta , British Columbia )
     Northwestern U.S.A. (Idaho , Montana , Oregon , Washington )
     Southwestern U.S.A. (California , Nevada , Utah)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

MONTIACEAE

Montia parvifolia (Moc. ex DC.) Greene, Fl. Francisc. 181 (1891)

Basionym:
Claytonia parvifolia Moc. ex DC., Prodr. [A.P.de Candolle] 3: 361 (1828)

Synonyms:
Naiocrene parvifolia (Moc. ex DC.) A.Heller

Claytonia flagellaris Bong.
Claytonia parvifolia flagellaris (Bong.) Hultén
Claytonia parvifolia rupicola (Suksd.) Poelln.
Claytonia rupicola Suksd.
Montia flagellaris (Bong.) B.L.Rob.
Montia obtusata A.Heller
Montia parvifolia flagellaris (Bong.) C.L.Hitchc.
Montia sweetseri L.F.Hend.
Naiocrene filicaulis (Douglas ex Hook.) A.Heller
Naiocrene flagellaris (Bong.) A.Heller
Naiocrene obtusata (A.Heller) A.Heller
Naiocrene parvifolia flagellaris (Bong.) Ferris

s. Alaska, w. Canada, w. USA
70 ASK 71 ABT BRC 73 IDA MNT ORE WAS 76 CAL NEV UTA

0-2800m

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