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Calyptridium umbellatum

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Portulaceae
Purslane family

Calyptridium umbellatum © Larry Norris


Perennial, < 24" (6 dm).
Flower clusters pink.
Blooming May–August.
Open, sandy to rocky soils, coniferous forest, alpine.
Elevation 4900–14150' (1500–4300 m), 300–650' (100–200 m) in Santa Cruz Mountains.
Northwestern California, Cascade Ranges, Sierra Nevada, Central Western California, Great Basin Province.
A Flora of Southern California p. 711
The Jepson Manual p. 898 901

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Last modified: February 2, 2009





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