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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