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Brandegee's springbeauty
Scientific Name: Claytonia saxosa
Family: Portulacaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Brandegee's Springbeauty (Claytonia saxosa)
Claytonia saxosa, commonly known as Brandegee's Springbeauty, is a delicate wildflower belonging to the purslane family. This charming plant is native to California and is known for its preference for rocky, serpentine habitats.
Considerations for Children
- The text references a "Safe Plant Rating" indicating the plant is considered "No[t] safe for children." While the text does not elaborate on why, exercise caution and consult a medical professional with any questions.
Considerations for Pets
- The text references a "Safe Plant Rating" indicating the plant is considered "No[t] safe for dogs." While the text does not elaborate on why, exercise caution and consult a veterinarian with any questions.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Claytonia saxosa Brandegee
- Common Name: Brandegee's Springbeauty
- Family: Purslane family (Portulacaceae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Montia saxosa (Brandegee) Brandegee ex B.L. Rob.
- Nomenclatural Reference: Zoe 4(2): 150. 1893
Distribution and Habitat
- Claytonia saxosa is endemic to California.
- It thrives in open, rocky serpentine habitats with minimal soil.
- A collection was recorded in Oregon, Jackson County in gravelly, rocky herbland.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Classified as an annual plant
Other common names include:
- Springbeauty
- Heart leaf spring beauty
- Heartleaf springbeauty
- Little spring beauty
- Serpentine springbeauty
Ecological Role
- The species grows on open, rocky serpentine habitats that have minimal soil.
Related Species
- Claytonia arenicola Henderson - Sand Springbeauty.
- Claytonia caroliniana (Wide-leaved Spring Beauty)
- Claytonia virginica (Alaska springbeauty)
- Claytonia lanceolata (Western spring beauty)
- Claytonia megarrhiza (Alpine)
- Lomatium brandegei (Brandegee's lomatium)
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Claytonia saxosa.
- Dave's Garden: A community website where gardeners share tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.