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Pickeringia

Description

Pickeringia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Saxifragaceae, commonly known as the chaparral pea or chaparral pea milkvetch. It is native to western North America and it typically grows in dry, open habitats, particularly in chaparral and coastal sage scrub communities.

Part of Speech

• Noun

Senses

1. A genus of flowering plants in the family Saxifragaceae
2. Commonly known as the chaparral pea or chaparral pea milkvetch
3. Native to western North America

Usages

The genus Pickeringia includes several species of chaparral pea that are found in the western regions of North America, such as Pickeringia montana and Pickeringia pulchella. These plants are often used in native plant gardens due to their drought tolerance and lovely flowers.

Examples

• The Pickeringia species are well-adapted to the dry conditions of the chaparral.
• We discovered a beautiful patch of chaparral peas in the coastal sage scrub.

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