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.

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