The Siskiyou Lewisia is a beautiful perennial herb known for its striking flowers and foliage. It is also referred to as Lewisia cotyledon, Bitterroot, or Siskiyou bitterroot. In botanical terms, the plant belongs to the Portulacaceae family and is native to the western parts of North America, particularly California, Oregon, and Idaho. The Siskiyou Lewisia is a reliable groundcover plant, and its flowers come in a range of pretty colors. Depending on the cultivar, the flowers can be pink, white, yellow or orange. Alternatively, it can be classified as a succulent, a rock plant, or simply as a beautiful wildflower.