List of Caryophyllales of Montana

There are at least 177 members of the order Caryophyllales found in Montana.[1] Some of these species are exotics (not native to Montana)[2] and some species have been designated as Species of Concern.[3]

Red goosefoot, Chenopodium rubrum

Amaranth

Family: Amaranthaceae

Cactus
Missouri foxtail cactus, Coryphantha missouriensis

Family: Cactaceae

Carpetweed

Family: Molluginaceae

Four-o-clock

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Greasewood

Family: Sarcobataceae

Pinks
Common corncockle

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Purslane
Bitterroot-Montana State Flower

Family: Portulacaceae

Further reading
  • Schiemann, Donald Anthony (2005). Wildflowers of Montana. Missoula, MT: Mountain Press Publishing. ISBN 0-87842-504-7.

See also

Notes
  1. "Caryophyllales". Montana Natural Heritage Project. Retrieved 2011-06-17.
  2. Exotic species have been deliberately or accidentally introduced to areas outside of their native geographic range and are able to reproduce and maintain sustainable populations in these areas. These exotic populations may also be referred to as alien, introduced, invasive, non-native, or non-indigenous. "Species Status Codes, Exotics". Montana Natural Heritage Project. Retrieved 2011-06-17.
  3. Species of Concern are native taxa that are at-risk due to declining population trends, threats to their habitats, restricted distribution, and/or other factors. Designation as a Montana Species of Concern or Species of Concern is based on the Montana Status Rank, and is not a statutory or regulatory classification. Rather, these designations provide information that helps resource managers make proactive decisions regarding species conservation and data collection priorities. "Species Status Codes, Species of Concern". Montana Natural Heritage Project. Retrieved 2011-06-17.
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