Spring Beauty
Classification:
Family: Montiaceae, miner's lettuce family
Genus species: Claytonia virginica
Leaves:
Leaves are linear or lance-shaped, about 3 to 4 inches long.
Flowers:
Small clusters of flowers are produced at tip of stem. Each flower has five petals. Petals are white with pink stripes. Anthers are pink. Blooms during early spring, in March and April.
More Information:
The genus Claytonia is named for John Clayton (1686-1773), a British physician and botanist.
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