[Wikipedia] Range, Habitat, Cultivation: Lewisia nevadensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Montiaceae known by the common name Nevada lewisia. It is native to much of the western United States, where it grows in moist mountain habitat, such as meadows. This is a small perennial herb growing from a taproot and caudex unit. This is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant suitable for alpine and rock gardens. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)