Spring Beauty

Synonyms:   Virginia Springbeauty

Scientific Name:   Claytonia virginica


Spring ephemeral, flowers opening only on sunny days. Pink anthers. Root can be consumed raw or cooked like potatoes, having a pleasant nutty flavor. Leaves and stems can be eaten raw or cooked.

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Spring Beauty


Genus species: Claytonia virginica
Common Names: Spring Beauty, Virginia Springbeauty
Family Name: Montiaceae  
Seed Type Angiosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Native
Category:Wildflower
Flower Color:Pink/Red
Identified by:A. Swanson
Months in Bloom  
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