Phemeranthus teretifolius

Phemeranthus teretifolius is a species of North American flora. Commonly known as the Quill Fameflower, this plant grows in rocky and sandy soil. The Quill Fameflower is classified as a dicot and a perennial, thus it has several reproductive seasons. Native to the southeastern United States, this plant is classified as an herb or succulent.

There is disagreement among botanists and researchers about which family this species belongs in. According to the US Department of Agriculture, this species is of the order Caryophyllidae and family Portulacaceae. However, according to other organizations and databases, including the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and the Maryland Biodiversity database, Phemeranthus teretifolius belongs to the family Montiaceae. The source of contention regarding the family of this species is unknown.

The Quill Fameflower is a purple and pink colored flower, and can self-fertilize. Growing in rocky and sandy soil, this species is found primarily in the southwestern United States.