Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Parry ex S.Watson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Bibl. Index N. Amer. Bot. : 118 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609033
Common Names
- Claytonia Megarhiza
- Megarhiza Claytonia
- Megarhiza Spring Beauty
Synonyms
- Claytonia arctica megarhiza A.Gray [unknown]
- Claytonia bellidifolia Rydb. [unknown]
- Claytonia megarhiza bellidifolia (Rydb.) Hitchc. [unknown]
- Claytonia megarhiza megarhiza [unknown]
Description
Claytonia megarhiza (also called Bigroot 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 20 cm in height. The flowers are white and have five petals. It grows in moist woodlands, meadows, and alpine tundra.
Uses & Benefits
Claytonia megarhiza 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Claytonia megarhiza var. nivalis (English) Hitchc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Claytonia megarhiza 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Claytonia megarhiza 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 megarhiza
Claytonia megarhiza can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Claytonia megarhiza FAQ
What is the scientific name of Claytonia megarhiza?
Claytonia megarhiza
What is the common name of Claytonia megarhiza?
Large-rooted Springbeauty
What is the natural habitat of Claytonia megarhiza?
Meadows, open woods, and grassy slopes
Species in the Claytonia genus
Claytonia ozarkensis,
Claytonia acutifolia,
Claytonia arctica,
Claytonia caroliniana,
Claytonia cordifolia,
Claytonia eschscholtzii,
Claytonia exigua,
Claytonia gypsophiloides,
Claytonia joanneana,
Claytonia lanceolata,
Claytonia megarhiza,
Claytonia nevadensis,
Claytonia ogilviensis,
Claytonia palustris,
Claytonia parviflora,
Claytonia perfoliata,
Claytonia porsildii,
Claytonia rosea,
Claytonia rubra,
Claytonia sarmentosa,
Claytonia saxosa,
Claytonia scammaniana,
Claytonia sibirica,
Claytonia soczaviana,
Claytonia tuberosa,
Claytonia udokanica,
Claytonia umbellata,
Claytonia virginica,
Claytonia washingtoniana,
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,