Lewisia rediviva

Lewisia rediviva

Identification

Genus: Lewisia Species: rediviva Variety: Cultivar:
Common name: Bitter Root.

Description

Perennial, flowers rose-pink, 2" across, June, narrow, red-green leaves form basal rosette in early spring, leaves die back in June, British Colombia to San Bernardino Mtns. to Rocky Mtns., not alkali tolerant, needs good drainage, the peeled, boiled root may be eaten, protect from birds until established, excellent showy plant at higher elevations or in the East. It has a tendency to rot in the winters at lower elevations because of wet conditions.


Characteristics



Lewisia rediviva Bitter Root's foliage type is deciduous.
Lewisia rediviva Bitter Root's flower color is pink.
Lewisia rediviva Bitter Root's fruit is edible.

Communities

Communities for Lewisia rediviva Bitter Root:Mixed-evergreen Forest, Sagebrush Scrub and Yellow Pine Forest.

Ranges for Lewisia rediviva

ph: 5.00 to 7.00
usda: 4 to 8
height[m]: 0.10 to 0.30
width[m]: 0.10 to 0.30
rainfall[cm]: 54.00 to 116.00

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