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Montia dichotoma

dwarf montia
Habit Capsule obovoid, about equal to the sepals.
Leaves

Leaves alternate, linear, 6-15 mm. long and 0.5 mm. wide.
Flowers

Flowers 4-12 in small axillary racemes, the racemes exceeding the leaves;

pedicels recurved, 2-4 mm. long;

sepals 2, 2 mm. long;

petals usually 5, white, about equal to the sepals;

stamens usually 3;

style 1, stigmas 3, linear.
Fruits

Flowers 4-12 in small axillary racemes, the racemes exceeding the leaves;

pedicels recurved, 2-4 mm. long;

sepals 2, 2 mm. long;

petals usually 5, white, about equal to the sepals;

stamens usually 3;

style 1, stigmas 3, linear.

Montia dichotoma
Flowering time April-June
Habitat Moist areas in the lowlands.
Distribution
Occurring chiefly east of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California, east to Idaho and western Montana.
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Origin Native
Conservation status Not of concern
Sibling taxa
M. chamissoi, M. diffusa, M. fontana, M. howellii, M. linearis, M. parvifolia
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