Claytonia washingtoniana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
washingtoniana
ID:
609891
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Suksd.) Suksd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Deutsche Bot. Monatsschr. 16(Heft 12): 220. 1898 [Dec 1898]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609223
Common Names
- Claytonia Washingtoniana
- Washingtoniana Spring Beauty
- Washingtoniana Claytonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Claytonia washingtoniana (also called 'Washington 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 washingtoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Claytonia washingtoniana 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 washingtoniana is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in early spring. The rhizomes can be planted directly into the soil or potted up in a container.
Where to Find Claytonia washingtoniana
Claytonia washingtoniana is native to the western United States, from California to Washington.
Claytonia washingtoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Claytonia washingtoniana?
Claytonia washingtoniana
What is the common name of Claytonia washingtoniana?
Washington's springbeauty
What is the natural habitat of Claytonia washingtoniana?
Moist meadows, streambanks, and open 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-2725329: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Nikolaus Suksdorf (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suksd.' in the authors string.