Montia bostockii explained

Montia bostockii, known by the common name Bostock's minerslettuce, is a species in the genus Montia found in Alaska and northwestern Canada.^[1]

Description

Montia bostockii is a perennial forb that flowers in the early summer.^[1] It is closely related to Montia vassilievii, and the taxa are sometimes treated synonymously.^[2] It was once considered a candidate for protection through the Endangered Species Act, but it was found to be more abundant and widespread than thought previously.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Montia bostockii in Flora of North America @ efloras.org . www.efloras.org . 26 November 2020.
2. Web site: Lipkin . Robert . Parker . Carolyn . Rare Vascular Plants Of The BLM Dalton Highway Utility Corridor . Alaska Center for Conservation Science . University of Alaska Anchorage . 26 November 2020 . August 1995.
3. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Review of Plant Taxa for Listing as Endangered or Threatened Species Federal Register . February 21, 1990 . 55 . 35 . 6184–6229 . U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service.