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tuberous springbeauty

Scientific Name: Claytonia tuberosa var. czukczorum

Family: Portulacaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Tuberous Spring Beauty (Claytonia tuberosa)

Claytonia tuberosa, commonly known as Tuberous Spring Beauty, is a delightful perennial flowering plant treasured for its early spring blooms. The "spring beauty" moniker is indeed well-earned!

Considerations for Pets

  • Tuberous Spring Beauty grows from a tuberous root, which may be of interest to digging pets.

Considerations for Children

  • The entire plant, from root to blossom, is noted as edible, which might be a point of interest or concern.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Claytonia tuberosa
  • Common Name: Tuberous Spring Beauty
  • Family: Montiaceae (mentioned in some instances), Portulacaceae (mentioned in others)
  • Genus: Claytonia
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Claytonia tuberosa Pall. ex Schult. var. tuberosa
  • Other Common Names: Beringian Springbeauty, Eskimo Potato, Fairy Spuds.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Tuberous Spring Beauty is primarily found in North America.
  • It thrives in moist, sunny locations, often in open woods.
  • It has been observed in tundra environments, such as near Mount Galen in Denali National Park and Preserve.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is a perennial plant, growing to a height of approximately 0.2 meters (8 inches).
  • Flowering occurs from April to July, with seeds ripening in May.
  • The flowers are typically white with pink stripes over the veins.
  • The plant arises from a small, deeply seated, tuberous root.
  • It is classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.

Quirky Facts

  • The plant is referred to as "Eskimo Potato" and "Fairy Spuds" which suggests it was traditionally used as food source in some regions.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Mentioned as food source for Native Americans and early settlers who dug up the tuberous roots for consumption.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Claytonia tuberosa.
  • TERMIUM, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank, may contain relevant information.
  • The Encyclopedia of Life features articles about Tuberous Springbeauty.