Miner's Lettuce Family: Montiaceae
Fringed Red Maids, Red Maids, Rock Purslane: Calandrinia ciliata (Synonyms: Calandrinia caulescens, Calandrinia ciliata var. menziesii, Calandrinia ciliosa, Calandrinia ciliosa var. menziesii, Calandrinia micrantha, Talinum ciliatum)
Pussypaws: The Genus Calyptridium - Flowers small in dense clusters at least 1 cm wide at the endof leafless stalks. Leaves all basal and spatulate in shape.
The Springbeauties & Montias: The Genus Claytonia - Flowers solitary or in open inflorescences, each with 2 sepals, 5 petals and 8 stamens. Plants either have a cluster of basal leaves, only 2 stem leaves (which may be fused to form a cup), or both.
Bitterroot & the Lewisias: The Genus Lewisia - Flowers solitary or in open inflorescences, each with either more than 2 sepals or more than 5 petals, or fewer than 5 stamens. Plants either have a cluster of basal leaves or only 2-4 stem leaves.
The Montias: The Genus Montia - Flowers solitary or in open inflorescences. Stems have at least 3 leaves on the stem with no cluster of basal leaves. The leaves are not fleshy. Flowers white or pink with superior ovaries.
The Fameflowers: The Genus Phemeranthus (formerly Talinum) - Flowers solitary or in open inflorescences. Leaves clustered on low stems, each leaf succulent, linear and rounded in cross-section. Flowers rose to magenta in color.
The Purslane Family: Portulacaceae
Purslane: Portulaca oleracea - Flowers solitary or in open inflorescences. Stems have at least 3 leaves on the stem with no cluster of basal leaves. The leaves are fleshy. Flowers yellow with inferior ovaries.