Other common names:
Fairy Spuds, Good Morning Spring, Grass Flower, Mayflower, Spring Beauty, Virginia Spring Beauty French names:
Claytonie de Virginie Family: Montia Family (Montiaceae), (Purslane Family (Portulacaceae)) Distinctive features:
Early spring flowers, very narrow leaves. Similar species: • Carolina Spring Beauty (Claytonia caroliniana) - Broader leaves. Flowers: Spring; White, Red/Pink; 5 parts (petals) Height:
12 cm (5 in) Habitat: Forests Lifespan:
Perennial. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 270 Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 32, 238 ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 341 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: virginica: of Virginia; Virginian; Claytonia is named in honour of John Clayton (1686-1773), who botanized Virginia for 51 years. For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
162 photographs available, of which 6 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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