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Idaho springbeauty

Scientific Name: Claytonia lanceolata var. idahoensis

Family: Portulacaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Claytonia lanceolata: Lanceleaf Spring Beauty

Claytonia lanceolata, commonly known as Lanceleaf Spring Beauty or Western Spring Beauty, is a perennial plant celebrated for its delicate appearance and early blooming period.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Claytonia lanceolata
  • Common Names: Lanceleaf Spring Beauty, Western Spring Beauty
  • Variety: Claytonia lanceolata var. idahoensis

Distribution and Habitat

This plant is widely distributed, including areas like the eastern third of Texas and Idaho. It is often found in rocky, windy sites and mountainous regions such as Moscow Mountain in Latah County, Idaho, and the Seven Devils Mountains of Idaho. It demonstrates hardiness down to zone 5 in the UK.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Claytonia lanceolata is a perennial plant that grows to approximately 0.2 meters (8 inches) in height.
  • It flowers in March, and its seeds ripen in May.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The plant is visited by bees, such as the Andrena Bee (Andrena sp.), and beeflies, as observed on Moscow Mountain, Latah County, Idaho.