Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sarmentosa
ID:
609808

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 1: 137. 1829

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609140

Common Names

  • Claytonia Sarmentosa
  • Sarmentosa Spring Beauty
  • Sarmentosa Claytonia

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Synonyms

  • Claytonia vestiana Fisch. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Montia sarmentosa (C.A.Mey.) B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Limnia sarmentosa (C.A.Mey.) Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Claytonia sarmentosa (also called Sarmentose 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 sarmentosa 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

Flower of Claytonia sarmentosa is white, 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 sarmentosa 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 sarmentosa

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

Claytonia sarmentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claytonia sarmentosa?

Claytonia sarmentosa

What is the common name of Claytonia sarmentosa?

Trailing Springbeauty

What is the natural habitat of Claytonia sarmentosa?

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,

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