Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eschscholtzii
ID:
609633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 561 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608965

Common Names

  • Eschscholtzii Claytonia
  • Claytonia eschscholtzii
  • Eschscholtzii Claytonia

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Description

Claytonia eschscholtzii (also called Eschscholtz's 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 eschscholtzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claytonia eschscholtzii 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 eschscholtzii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Claytonia eschscholtzii

Claytonia eschscholtzii can be found in moist, shady woods and meadows in the western United States, from Washington to California.

Claytonia eschscholtzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claytonia eschscholtzii?

Claytonia eschscholtzii

What is the common name of Claytonia eschscholtzii?

Eschscholtz's Springbeauty

What is the natural habitat of Claytonia eschscholtzii?

Meadows, open woods, and grassy slopes

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,

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