Narrow-leaved Spring Beauty Claytonia virginica

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. Photographs: 162 photographs available, of which 6 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.