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Machi, Mary Ann

Claytonia sibirica

Claytonia sibirica L.

Siberian Springbeauty, Siberian Miners Lettuce

Portulacaceae (Purslane Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CLSI2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)

Siberian Miner’s Lettuce is a member of the purslane family (family Portulacaceae). Purlsanes are herbs, often succulent, with delicate flowers.
Flowers: radially symmetrical, borne single or in branched clusters; sepals usually 2, united or separate;

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AK , CA , ID , MA , MT , OR , WA
Canada: BC

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:		FACW	FAC						FACW	FAC

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Claytonia sibirica in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Claytonia sibirica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Claytonia sibirica

Metadata

Record Modified: 2025-08-04
Research By: TWC Staff

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