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Peirson's springbeauty
Scientific Name: Claytonia lanceolata var. peirsonii
Family: Portulacaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lanceleaf Spring Beauty
The Lanceleaf Spring Beauty, also known as Idaho Springbeauty, Pacific Springbeauty, or Peirson's Springbeauty, is a captivating perennial herb.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Claytonia lanceolata
- Family: Portulacaceae
- Synonym: C. multiscapa
- Subspecies Example: Claytonia lanceolata var. peirsonii
Distribution and Habitat
Claytonia lanceolata var. peirsonii is a rare native perennial herb found in southern and central California. It thrives in moist environments. Notably, it was initially believed to be exclusive to the San Gabriel Mountains of California until a discovery on Earth Day 2011 extended its known range.
Additional Information
- Claytonia lanceolata is sometimes abbreviated as CLLA2.
- Claytonia flava is sometimes abbreviated as CLFL3.