lance-leaved spring beauty
Claytonia lanceolata Pursh
Claytonia lanceolata, published in 1813 by Pursh, is a wildflower species in the family Montiaceae. It is commonly known as lance-leaved spring beauty and is native to regions including Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Description
Claytonia lanceolata is a member of the Montiaceae family and is found across western North America. It is recognized by its lance-shaped leaves and is known by the common name lance-leaved spring beauty. The species was first described in 1813 by Pursh.
Other common names
western spring-beautylance-leaved spring beautywestern spring beautylanceleaf springbeauty
Distribution
Alberta · British Columbia · Saskatchewan · Arizona · California · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · Nevada · New Mexico · Oregon · Utah · Washington · Wyoming
Synonyms
Claytonia caroliniana var. lanceolataClaytonia caroliniana var. peirsoniiClaytonia caroliniana var. sessilifoliaClaytonia lanceolata var. peirsoniiClaytonia lanceolata var. sessilifoliaClaytonia obovataClaytonia lanceolata var. lanceolataClaytonia lanceolata subsp. lanceolataClaytonia sessilifolia