Alpine Bitterroot

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The Alpine Bitterroot (Lewisia pygmaea) is a species in the genus Lewisia. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Distributed across Canada and United States.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Family

Montiaceae

Genus

Lewisia

Species

Lewisia pygmaea (Alpine Bitterroot)

Names in Other Languages

French léwisie naine

Similar Species in Lewisia

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Siskiyou lewisia

Lewisia cotyledon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alpine Bitterroot?

The scientific name of Alpine Bitterroot is Lewisia pygmaea. It belongs to the genus Lewisia.

Where does Alpine Bitterroot live?

Alpine Bitterroot is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.

What family does Alpine Bitterroot belong to?

Alpine Bitterroot (Lewisia pygmaea) belongs to the genus Lewisia, which is part of the taxonomic family Montiaceae.

What kingdom does Alpine Bitterroot belong to?

Alpine Bitterroot (Lewisia pygmaea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Alpine Bitterroot?

The closest relatives of Alpine Bitterroot in the genus Lewisia include Siskiyou lewisia.