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Cressler, Alan
Claytonia caroliniana
Claytonia caroliniana Michx.
Carolina Springbeauty
Portulacaceae (Purslane Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: clca
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)
A pair of smooth leaves occurs halfway up the slender, 4-12 in. stem. Leaves much wider than C. virginica. Several pink or white flowers with darker pink veins are borne in a loose cluster in the upper part of the stem. Plant disappears from above ground shortly after the seed capsules have ripened.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AR , CT , GA , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , NC , NH , NY , OH , PA , TN , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , NS , ON , PE
Native Distribution: N.S. to Ont., s. to New England, n. MI & n.e. MN; also mts. to GA, AL & AR
Native Habitat: Rich woods
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist , Wet
Soil Description: Rich, moist soils. Prefers high humus.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Benefit
Use Food: The tuberous roots can be eaten like potatoes. (Lamb/Rhynard)Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Propagation
Description: Corms.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
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National Wetland Indicator Status
| Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
| Status: | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Bibliography
Bibref 1262 - Plants of Carolinian Canada (1994) Lamb, Larry and Gail RhynardSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Claytonia caroliniana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Claytonia caroliniana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Claytonia caroliniana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2014-08-28Research By: TWC Staff