Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sibirica
ID:
609815

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 204 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609147

Common Names

  • Claytonia Sibirica
  • Sibirica Spring Beauty
  • Sibirica Claytonia

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Synonyms

  • Limnia alsinoides (Sims) Haw. [unknown]
  • Limnia sibirica (L.) Haw. [unknown]
  • Montia sibirica (L.) Howell [unknown]
  • Claytonia alsinoides Sims [unknown]
  • Claytonia alsinoides rosea DC. [unknown]
  • Claytonia assarifolia Bong. [unknown]
  • Claytonia bifida Willd. ex Schult. [unknown]
  • Claytonia bulbifera A.Gray [unknown]
  • Claytonia sibirica albiflora Tatew. & Kobayashi [unknown]
  • Claytonia sibirica minor Tatew. & Kobayashi [unknown]
  • Claytonia unalaschkensis Fisch. [unknown]
  • Claytonia unalaschkensis heterophylla Nutt. [unknown]
  • Montia sibirica bulbifera (A.Gray) B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Montia sibirica heterophylla (Torr. & A.Gray) B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Claytonia sibirica sibirica [unknown]
  • Montia bulbifera (A.Gray) Howell [unknown]
  • Limnia bulbifera (A.Gray) A.Heller [unknown]

Description

Claytonia sibirica (also called 'Siberian Spring Beauty', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Siberia. It grows in moist meadows and is characterized by its white flowers and its long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Claytonia sibirica 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 sibirica var. heterophylla (Torr. & A.Gray) A.Gray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Claytonia sibirica 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 sibirica 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 sibirica

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

Claytonia sibirica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claytonia sibirica?

Claytonia sibirica

What is the common name of Claytonia sibirica?

Siberian Springbeauty

What is the natural habitat of Claytonia sibirica?

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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