Latin name: Claytonia perfoliata Donn ex Willd. ssp. perfoliata
Pronunciation: klay-TONE-ee-a per-fo-lee-AY-ta
Common name: Miner's lettuce
Family: Montiaceae (Miner's lettuce)
Habitat: Vernally moist, often shady or disturbed sites to 3000'
Blooming period: January to May
Name derivations: 1) Claytonia 2) perfoliata
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