Bostock's minerslettuce facts for kids
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Montia
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bostockii
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Montia bostockii, known by the common name Bostock's minerslettuce, is a species in the genus Montia found in Alaska and northwestern Canada.
Description
Montia bostockii is a perennial forb that flowers in the early summer. It is closely related to Montia vassilievii, and the taxa are sometimes treated synonymously. 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.
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