Indian-lettuce
Claytonia parviflora Douglas
Claytonia parviflora, known as Indian-lettuce or Streambank Springbeauty, is a wildflower species in the family Montiaceae. It is native to western North America, ranging from southwestern Canada to northwestern Mexico. This plant typically grows in moist habitats, especially in spring.
Description
Claytonia parviflora is a member of the Montiaceae family and the genus Claytonia. It is commonly referred to as Indian-lettuce or Streambank Springbeauty. The species is native to western North America, where it occurs in a variety of habitats, particularly those that are moist during the spring. It was first described in 1832 by the author Douglas.
Other common names
Indian-lettucelittle-flowered spring beautylittle-leaved spring beautysmall-leaved spring beautystreambank spring beautystreambank springbeauty
Synonyms
Claytonia parviflora var. hydrophilaClaytonia parviflora var. latiorClaytonia parviflora var. rupestrisClaytonia parviflora var. sparsifloraClaytonia perfoliata var. parvifloraMontia perfoliata f. parvifloraMontia parviflora var. hydrophilaClaytonia parviflora subsp. parvifloraLimnia parvifloraMontia perfoliata var. parviflora