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tuberous springbeauty

Scientific Name: Claytonia tuberosa var. tuberosa

Family: Portulacaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Tuberous Spring Beauty (Claytonia tuberosa)

Claytonia tuberosa, commonly known as Tuberous Spring Beauty, is a delightful perennial flowering plant that graces North American landscapes.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • The entire plant, from root to blossom, is edible. Although edible for humans, introducing new foods to pets should be done cautiously to avoid digestive upset.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Claytonia tuberosa
  • Common Names: Tuberous Spring Beauty, Spring Beauty, Virginia Springbeauty, Hammond's Claytonia, Yellow Virginia Springbeauty, Beringian Springbeauty
  • Family: Montiaceae (also referenced as Portulacaceae)
  • Genus: Claytonia
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Claytonia tuberosa Pall. ex Schult., Claytonia tuberosa Pall. ex Schult. var. tuberosa, Claytonia tuberosa Pallas ex J.A. Schultes

Distribution and Habitat

  • Primarily found in North America.
  • Observed in tundra environments, such as near the summit of Mount Galen in Denali National Park and Preserve.
  • Grows in moist, sunny places within open woods and lawns.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • A perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
  • Reaches a height of approximately 0.2 meters (8 inches).
  • Flowers bloom from April to July, with seeds ripening in May.
  • The plant arises from a small, deeply seated, tuberous root.
  • Flowers are typically white with pink stripes over the veins.
  • Classified as a forb/herb, indicating it's a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.

Quirky Facts

  • The Tuberous Spring Beauty is an early-blooming wildflower considered a delicious vegetable by some.

Ecological Role

  • Mentioned as growing in early spring within fields.

Traditional Uses

  • The crisp, tuber-like corms of related species like Claytonia lanceolata were eaten fresh as food by some Montana Indian tribes.
  • Native Americans and early settlers are known to have dug up the small, round tuberous roots.

Further Information

  • Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Claytonia tuberosa.
  • Encyclopedia of Life: Offers articles and information.
  • TERMIUM (Government of Canada): A terminology and linguistic data bank.