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lanceleaf springbeauty
Scientific Name: Claytonia flava
Family: Portulacaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lanceleaf Springbeauty (Claytonia lanceolata)
Claytonia lanceolata, commonly known as lanceleaf springbeauty or western springbeauty, is a charming wildflower belonging to the purslane family.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This plant is small and delicate.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Claytonia lanceolata Pall. ex Pursh
- Common Names: Lanceleaf Springbeauty, Western Springbeauty, Spring Beauty, Indian Potato
- Family: Montiaceae (Purslane Family)
- Synonyms: Mentions of "Cistanthe" when referring to Spraguea umbellata alongside Claytonia lanceolata suggest a possible historical taxonomic connection, though not a direct synonym.
- Varieties: Claytonia lanceolata var. lanceolata, Claytonia lanceolata var. idahoensis
Distribution and Habitat
- Claytonia lanceolata is found in western and southwestern USA.
- It thrives in semi-arid montane habitats and moist streambanks, including alpine tundra.
- Observed locations include the Lolo Trail in Idaho (perhaps on Indian Graves Peak) and California.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Claytonia lanceolata is a perennial herbaceous plant.
- It grows to a height of 2 to 6 inches (approximately 0.2 meters).
- It is an erect plant.
- The leaves are lance-shaped.
- The flowers are small and showy, ranging in color from white to pink, and even orange or yellow.
- Flowers occur singly or in clusters of 3 to 20.
- It flowers in March, and the seeds ripen in May.
- Prefers hardiness zone (UK) 5.
Ecology
- Blooms in the spring.
Resources and Further Information
- USDA Plants Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=clla2
- Discover Life: Discover Life
- J.E. Broaddus - USDA- NRCS PLANTS Database