Phemeranthus calycinus
Phemeranthus calycinus, commonly called largeflower fameflower, is a species of flowering plant in the montia family. It is native to North America, where it is found primarily in the areas of the Great Plains and Ozark and Ouachita Mountains in United States. Its natural habitat is on glades, sandy areas, or bluffs with rock outcrops, typically on acidic substrates.
Phemeranthus calycinus is an herbaceous perennial, typically growing in large colonies. Its leaves are linear, succulent, and found at the base of the plant. It produces pink-red to red-purple flowers from May to October.
