Sand-Cress, Common Pussypaws

Scientific Name: Calyptridium Monandrum Nuttall
Common Name: Sand-Cress, Common Pussypaws
References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, C.J.S. Davis, and R. Lindley. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 16. Eudicots: Malpighiaceae to Moraceae. Phytoneuron 2015-60: 1-54. Published 5 November 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/60PhytoN-SWAriz_Pt16Mfams.pdf#page=47
Habitat: Valleys
Life Form: Forb, annual
Leaf Description: Alternate, spatulate, simple, entire, succulent, smooth
Flower Color: Pink
Flowering Period: Mar. to May
Spines: Spineless
Rarity: Common
Family: Montiaceae (miners lettuce family)