Latin name: Claytonia perfoliata Willd. ssp. mexicana (Rydb.) John M. Miller & Chambers Pronunciation: klay-TONE-ee-a per-fo-lee-AY-ta mex-i-KAY-na Common name: Southern miner's lettuce Family: Montiaceae (Miner's lettuce) Habitat: Shady places in coastal sage scrub, chaparral and southern oak woodland throughout the California Floristic Province Blooming period: February to June Name derivations: 1) Claytonia 2) perfoliata 3) mexicana |
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