Claytonia scammaniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scammaniana
ID:
609812
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hultén
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1939: 826 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609144
Common Names
- Claytonia Scammaniana
- Scammaniana Spring Beauty
- Scammaniana Claytonia
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- Montia scammaniana (Hultén) S.L.Welsh [unknown]
Description
Claytonia scammaniana (also called 'Scamman's Spring Beauty', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It grows in moist meadows and is characterized by its white flowers and its long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Claytonia scammaniana 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 scammaniana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Claytonia scammaniana 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 scammaniana
Claytonia scammaniana can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Claytonia scammaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Claytonia scammaniana?
Claytonia scammaniana
What is the common name of Claytonia scammaniana?
Scamman's Springbeauty
What is the natural habitat of Claytonia scammaniana?
Meadows, streambanks, and moist woods
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2725256: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hultén (1894-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hultén' in the authors string.