Bering Sea Spring Beauty

Claytonia acutifolia

Physical Characteristics

Claytonia acutifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from May to July, and the seeds ripen in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Northwestern N. America to Asia in the Arctic circle.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Leaves Root Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked[46, 61, 105]. Large and fleshy[172]. The root was usually eaten with oil[257]. Leaves - raw or cooked[172]. Flowers - raw[172]. A nice decoration in a salad.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known