BOTANICAL AND ECOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SPECIES: Montia diffusa | Branching Montia 



GENERAL BOTANICAL CHARACTERISTICS : 
Branching montia is an annual forb diffusely branched from the base with
erect stems 2 to 6 inches (5-15 cm) tall.  The basal and cauline leaves
are alike and are 0.8 to 2 inches (2-5 cm) long.  The inflorescence is a
terminal panicle.  Capsules have one to three seeds that are
approximately 0.06 inch (0.15 cm) long [4,7].


RAUNKIAER LIFE FORM : 
   Therophyte


REGENERATION PROCESSES : 
NO-ENTRY


SITE CHARACTERISTICS : 
Branching montia is found on moist sites [4,7].  In California it most
often occurs in woodlands and coniferous forests below 3,280 feet (1,000
m) elevation [7].


SUCCESSIONAL STATUS : 
NO-ENTRY


SEASONAL DEVELOPMENT : 
Branching montia flowers from May to July [7].

Related categories for Species: Montia diffusa | Branching Montia