species 11,654 observations

Bitterroot

Lewisia rediviva

Field notes

Bitterroot (Lewisia rediviva) is a small perennial herb in the family Montiaceae. Its specific epithet rediviva ("revived, reborn") refers to its ability to regenerate from dry and seemingly dead roots.

The genus Lewisia was moved in 2009 from the purslane family (Portulacaceae) with adoption of the APG III system, to the family Montiaceae.

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26 native animals
supported in the US

Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Tripartite Sweat Bee, Juniper Hairstreak, Texas Striped Sweat Bee, Edwards's Long-horned Bee 26

Children

Little Bitterroot
Oregon Bitterroot

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.