Scamman's Claytonia, Scamman's springbeauty

Claytonia scammaniana

Physical Characteristics

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

Distribution

Northwestern N. America - Alaska to Northern Europe and Northern Asia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[172]. Flowers - raw[172].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known