Status:
valid
Authors:
Pursh
Source:
tro
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. 2: 368 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104989
Common Names
- Lewisia rediviva
- Rediviva Lewisia
- Rediviva's Lewisia
Description
Lewisia rediviva (also called Bitterroot, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant with small, fleshy leaves and bright pink flowers. It is native to western North America and is found in rocky, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lewisia rediviva is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lewisia rediviva var. minor (Rydb.) Munz
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lewisia rediviva has white to pink flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark, and glossy. Seedlings have a basal rosette of spoon-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lewisia rediviva is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To cultivate, provide full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Lewisia rediviva
Lewisia rediviva can be found in the dry areas of the western United States.
Species in the Lewisia genus
Lewisia tweedyi,
Lewisia brachycalyx,
Lewisia cantelovii,
Lewisia columbiana,
Lewisia congdonii,
Lewisia cotyledon,
Lewisia disepala,
Lewisia kelloggii,
Lewisia leeana,
Lewisia maguirei,
Lewisia oppositifolia,
Lewisia pygmaea,
Lewisia rediviva,
Lewisia stebbinsii,
Lewisia nevadensis,
Lewisia longipetala,
Lewisia mexicana,
Species in the Montiaceae family
Calandrinia crispisepala,
Calandrinia kalanniensis,
Calandrinia translucens,
Calandrinia acaulis,
Calandrinia acuminata,
Calandrinia aegialitis,
Calandrinia affinis,
Calandrinia alba,
Calandrinia arenicola,
Calandrinia argentea,
Calandrinia balonensis,
Calandrinia bandurriae,
Calandrinia biflora,
Calandrinia bracteosa,
Calandrinia brevipedata,
Calandrinia breweri,
Calandrinia caesia,
Calandrinia caespitosa,
Calandrinia calycotricha,
Calandrinia calyptrata,
Calandrinia carolinii,
Calandrinia ciliata,
Calandrinia colchaguensis,
Calandrinia compacta,
Calandrinia composita,
Calandrinia compressa,
Calandrinia conferta,
Calandrinia corrigioloides,
Calandrinia corymbosa,
Calandrinia crassifolia,
Calandrinia creethae,
Calandrinia cygnorum,
Calandrinia cylindrica,
Calandrinia depressa,
Calandrinia dielsii,
Calandrinia dipetala,
Calandrinia disperma,
Calandrinia eremaea,
Calandrinia filifolia,
Calandrinia galapagosa,
Calandrinia glaucopurpurea,
Calandrinia gracilis,
Calandrinia graminifolia,
Calandrinia granulifera,
Calandrinia heterophylla,
Calandrinia hirtella,
Calandrinia involucrata,
Calandrinia lancifolia,
Calandrinia lehmannii,
Calandrinia leucopogon,