Montia parvifolia
Montiaceae
Littleleaf Montia
Many small rosettes of basal leaves. Stolons present, often reddish. Basal leaves many, oval, fleshy, 1/2 in. long; stem leaves smaller, alternate, often replaced with fleshy bulblets. Flowering stems unbranched, topped with clusters of 5-petaled white or pink flowers with deeper pink veins. Grows in wet mosses along streams, in wet rocks from beach to alpine areas, sometimes in large patches.
- Rarity: Common
- Flowering Time: Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
- Flower Form: 5 or more petals, leaves often succulent, perslane
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Height: 6–12 inches
- Habitat: Coastal, East-side Forest, Vernal Wet, West-side Forest
- Found In: Crater Lake NP, Mt. Rainier NP, N Cascades NP, Olympic NP, West Gorge
- Native: Yes
