Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palustris
ID:
609732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swanson & Kelley

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Madroño 34: 155 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609064



Common Names

  • Claytonia Palustris
  • Palustris Claytonia
  • Palustris Spring Beauty


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Description

Claytonia palustris (also called Marsh Springbeauty, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 15 cm in height. The flowers are white and have five petals. It grows in moist woodlands, meadows, and alpine tundra.

Uses & Benefits

Claytonia palustris is edible and can be used in salads. It is also known as miner's lettuce and is a source of vitamins A and C.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claytonia palustris has white or pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claytonia palustris is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Claytonia palustris

Claytonia palustris can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida.

Claytonia palustris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claytonia palustris?

Claytonia palustris

What is the common name of Claytonia palustris?

Marsh Springbeauty

What is the natural habitat of Claytonia palustris?

Meadows, streambanks, and moist woods

Species in the Montiaceae family

Calandrinia crispisepala, Calandrinia kalanniensis, Calandrinia translucens, Calandrinia acaulis, Calandrinia acuminata, Calandrinia aegialitis, Calandrinia affinis, Calandrinia alba, Calandrinia arenicola, Calandrinia argentea, Calandrinia balonensis, Calandrinia bandurriae, Calandrinia biflora, Calandrinia bracteosa, Calandrinia brevipedata, Calandrinia breweri, Calandrinia caesia, Calandrinia caespitosa, Calandrinia calycotricha, Calandrinia calyptrata, Calandrinia carolinii, Calandrinia ciliata, Calandrinia colchaguensis, Calandrinia compacta, Calandrinia composita, Calandrinia compressa, Calandrinia conferta, Calandrinia corrigioloides, Calandrinia corymbosa, Calandrinia crassifolia, Calandrinia creethae, Calandrinia cygnorum, Calandrinia cylindrica, Calandrinia depressa, Calandrinia dielsii, Calandrinia dipetala, Calandrinia disperma, Calandrinia eremaea, Calandrinia filifolia, Calandrinia galapagosa, Calandrinia glaucopurpurea, Calandrinia gracilis, Calandrinia graminifolia, Calandrinia granulifera, Calandrinia heterophylla, Calandrinia hirtella, Calandrinia involucrata, Calandrinia lancifolia, Calandrinia lehmannii, Calandrinia leucopogon,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2725183: Based on the initial data import
J.R. Swanson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swanson' in the authors string.
W.A. Kelley: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kelley' in the authors string.