Cistanthe monandra

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Cystanthe monandra is a species of flowering plant. It is known as the common pussypaws.[1][2]

Cistanthe monandra
Cistanthe monandra 1.jpg
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Montiaceae
Genus: Cistanthe
Species:
C. monandra
Binomial name
Cistanthe monandra
Synonyms

Calyptridium monandrum

The plant is native to the Southwestern United States, Southern California, and nearby Baja California. It grows in sandy areas such as deserts and coastal and mountain scrub habitats.

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