alpine spring beauty
Claytonia megarhiza (A.Gray) Parry ex S.Watson
Claytonia megarhiza, known as alpine spring beauty, is a wildflower in the Montiaceae family. It is native to regions in North America, including Alberta, British Columbia, California, and others. The species was first described in 1878.
Description
Claytonia megarhiza is a member of the Montiaceae family and is commonly referred to as alpine spring beauty. The species is found in various regions across North America, including Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The name megarhiza is derived from Greek, meaning 'large roots'.
Other common names
alpine spring beautyfellfields claytoniafellfields spring beautyalpine springbeauty
Distribution
Alberta · British Columbia · Northwest Territories · Yukon · California · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · Nevada · New Mexico · Northwest Territorie · Oregon · Utah · Washington · Wyoming
Synonyms
Claytonia arctica var. megarhizaClaytonia bellidifoliaClaytonia megarhiza var. bellidifoliaClaytonia megarhiza var. megarhiza