Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
609802

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Howell) Tidestr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 25: 188 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609134

Common Names

  • Claytonia Rubra
  • Indian Pink
  • Red Spring Beauty

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Synonyms

  • Limnia rubra (Howell) A.Heller [unknown]
  • Montia rubra Howell [unknown]
  • Claytonia depressa silvatica Suksd. [unknown]
  • Claytonia perfoliata rubra (Howell) Poelln. [unknown]
  • Claytonia rubra rubra [unknown]

Description

Claytonia rubra (also called Red 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 rubra 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 rubra sub. depressa (A.Gray) John M.Mill. & K.L.Chambers

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Claytonia rubra is red, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. Seedlings are small, with two-lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claytonia rubra 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 rubra

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

Claytonia rubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claytonia rubra?

Claytonia rubra

What is the common name of Claytonia rubra?

Red Springbeauty

What is the natural habitat of Claytonia rubra?

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-2725247: Based on the initial data import
Thomas J. Howell (1842-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Howell' in the authors string.
Ivar Frederick Tidestrøm (1864-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tidestr.' in the authors string.