Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perfoliata
ID:
609756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn ex Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 1: 1186 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609088

Common Names

  • Claytonia Perfoliata
  • Miner's Lettuce
  • Winter Purslane

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Synonyms

  • Limnia perfoliata (Donn ex Willd.) Haw. [unknown]
  • Montia perfoliata (Donn ex Willd.) Howell [unknown]
  • Claytonia cubensis Bonpl. [unknown]
  • Claytonia perfoliata amplectens Greene [unknown]
  • Claytonia perfoliata angustifolia Greene [unknown]
  • Claytonia perfoliata carnosa Greene [unknown]
  • Claytonia perfoliata viae (A.Nelson) Poelln. [unknown]
  • Claytonia spathulata Douglas [unknown]
  • Claytonia perfoliata spathulata Torr. ex W.H.Brewer & S.Watson [unknown]
  • Claytonia perfoliata perfoliata [unknown]
  • Montia spathulata (Douglas ex Hook.) Howell [unknown]
  • Montia perfoliata angustifolia (Greene) J.T.Howell [unknown]
  • Claytonia perfoliata perfoliata [unknown]
  • Limnia mexicana Rydb. [unknown]
  • Limnia spathulata (Douglas ex Hook.) A.Heller [unknown]
  • Montia mexicana (Rydb.) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Limnia carnosa (Greene) A.Heller ex Rydb. [unknown]
  • Limnia angustifolia (Greene) Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Claytonia perfoliata (also called Miner's Lettuce, 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 perfoliata 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 perfoliata sub. intermontana John M.Mill. & K.L.Chambers
Claytonia perfoliata sub. mexicana (Rydb.) John M.Mill. & K.L.Chambers
Claytonia perfoliata var. nubigena (Greene) Poelln.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claytonia perfoliata 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 perfoliata 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 perfoliata

Claytonia perfoliata can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Claytonia perfoliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claytonia perfoliata?

Claytonia perfoliata

What is the common name of Claytonia perfoliata?

Miner's Lettuce

What is the natural habitat of Claytonia perfoliata?

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-2725205: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
James Donn (1758-1813): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn' in the authors string.