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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. & 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.