dwarf lewisia
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dwarf lewisia
Lewisia pygmaea
Dwarf Lewisia is a tiny, beautiful flower that grows in rocky places. It has bright pink or white petals and loves to soak up the sunshine in the mountains.
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The dwarf lewisia has a small rosette of narrow, fleshy leaves and produces star-shaped flowers. These delicate blossoms range from pink to white or yellow, often displaying striking darker veins, adding a vibrant splash of color to rocky mountain landscapes.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyMontiaceaeGenusLewisia
Category
PlantsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even though it's tiny, it can be found growing in very high mountains!
Its flowers often glow with different colors, sometimes even striped!
Some Lewisia plants are called 'bitter-root' because of how their roots taste.
This little plant loves sunshine and opens its blossoms to greet the day!
Special abilities
Ability
Early Bloomer
This plant can push its colorful flowers through melting snow, allowing it to bloom quickly after the long winter.
Ability
Rock Gripper
Dwarf lewisia can grow in rocky crevices and gravelly soil, using a sturdy taproot to anchor itself tightly.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 2-10 cm
- Spread
- 5-15 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid-summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Two-form Bumble Bee
Bombus bifarius
Its fuzzy body helps transfer pollen between flowers.
eaten by
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Marmota flaviventris
This rodent sometimes munches on its leaves and flowers.
pollinates
Black-tailed Bumble Bee
Bombus melanopygus
Another fuzzy bee important for carrying its pollen.
Traits
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Cold Hardy
Cold hardy plants are able to withstand low temperatures and freezing conditions without significant damage.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick wildflowers, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is dwarf lewisia?
2-10 cm
How wide does dwarf lewisia spread?
5-15 cm
How big are the flowers on dwarf lewisia?
1-2.5 cm
When does dwarf lewisia bloom?
Late spring to mid-summer
Is dwarf lewisia edible?
No
Is dwarf lewisia toxic?
None
What is dwarf lewisia's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is dwarf lewisia pollinated?
Insect
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