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Scamman's springbeauty
Scientific Name: Claytonia scammaniana
Family: Portulacaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Scamman's Springbeauty (Claytonia scammaniana)
Scamman's Springbeauty, scientifically known as Claytonia scammaniana, is a delicate perennial forb/herb found in specific alpine environments.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Claytonia scammaniana Hultén
- Common Names: Scamman's Springbeauty, Scamman's Claytonia, Scammon's Springbeauty
- Family: Portulacaceae (Purslane Family)
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
This plant is notably found in the high alpine tundra of Alaska, USA, including Denali National Park. It thrives in dry, rocky, and windy sites and often grows on alpine scree slopes.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Scamman's Springbeauty is described as a forb/herb and is a perennial plant.
- Despite its delicate appearance, it is adapted to harsh environments.
- The plant tends to wilt quickly when removed from the soil.
Quirky Facts
- Scamman's Springbeauty is known to grow in loose rock screes.
Conservation Status
- Globally, Claytonia scammaniana is considered vulnerable (G3G4) according to NatureServe.
Further Information
- Additional details can be found at iNaturalist.org.