Calandrinia
Calandrinia
3 species Montiaceae
Morphological Summary
Genus of perennial and annual succulents of the Montiaceae family, distributed mainly in North and South America and Australia. Characterized by fleshy leaves and magenta, red, or deep pink petals, opening only during sunny hours.
Distribution North America (western USA), South America (Chile, Peru, Argentina), Australia
Conservation
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Calandrinia andrewski hort. ex E.Vilm.
Andrews' calandrinia
Specimen ID RN-CALN-00001
Origin Origen exacto desconocido; probablemente América del Oeste o híbrido hortícola.
Type Herbaceous perennial succulent
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Calandrinia cotyledon S.Watson
Rock purslane
Specimen ID RN-CALN-00002
Origin Oeste de América del Norte: California, Baja California, Arizona; en laderas rocosas y taludes áridos.
Type Rosette-forming perennial succulent
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Calandrinia howellii S.Watson
Howell's calandrinia
Specimen ID RN-CALN-00003
Origin Noroeste del Pacífico (EE.UU.): Oregón y Washington; en taludes arenosos, bordes de carretera y laderas abiertas.
Type Low-growing annual/perennial succulent