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serpentine springbeauty

Scientific Name: Claytonia exigua

Family: Portulacaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Claytonia exigua: Serpentine Springbeauty

Explore the delicate beauty of Claytonia exigua, commonly known as Serpentine Springbeauty or Pale Spring Beauty.

Common Names

  • Pale Spring Beauty
  • Serpentine Springbeauty
  • Heartleaf Springbeauty
  • Little Spring Beauty
  • Blue Leaved Spring Beauty
  • Pale Montia
  • Pallid Lettuce
  • Littleleaf Springbeauty
  • Littleflower Springbeauty
  • Linearleaf Springbeauty

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Claytonia exigua Torr. & A.Gray
  • Family: Portulacaceae (Purslane family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Claytonia exigua ssp. exigua, Claytonia exigua subsp. glauca (Torr. &amp A. Gray) John M. Mill. & K.L. Chambers, Claytonia spathulata, Claytonia spathulata var. exigua

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to western North America.
  • Found in Foothill Woodland.
  • Observed in locations such as Glacier National Park, Going to the Sun Road, and Bagby, CA.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Described as a diminutive plant.
  • Classified as a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
  • An annual herb.

Resources and Further Information

  • Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens.
  • Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Claytonia exigua.