Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxosa
ID:
609811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Zoe 4: 150 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609143

Common Names

  • Claytonia Saxosa
  • Saxosa Spring Beauty
  • Saxosa Claytonia

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Synonyms

  • Montia saxosa (Brandegee) B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Limnia saxosa (Brandegee) A.Heller [unknown]

Description

Claytonia saxosa (also called Claytonia de Saxosa, among many other common names) is a small herb native to the temperate regions of North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in forests, meadows, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Claytonia saxosa 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 saxosa 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 saxosa 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 saxosa

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

Claytonia saxosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claytonia saxosa?

Claytonia saxosa

What is the common name of Claytonia saxosa?

Rocky Mountain Springbeauty

What is the natural habitat of Claytonia saxosa?

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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