Lewisia columbiana
Montiaceae
Columbia Lewisia
Crowded basal rosette of leaves. Leaves 1–3 in. long, fleshy, linear and entire with rounded tip, tapering to base. Flower stems numerous, with large loose clusters of flowers with bracts. Petals 7–10, rose, pink, or white, with fine pink to red pencil markings, notched at the tip. Grows on rocky slopes, cliffs, at mid to high elevations.
- Rarity: Locally Common
- Flowering Time: Early Summer
- Flower Form: 5 or more petals, leaves often succulent, perslane
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Height: 4–10 inches
- Habitat: East-side Forest, Subalpine
- Found In: Mt. Rainier NP, N Cascades NP, Olympic NP, Wallowas, West Gorge
- Native: Yes
