Tuberous Spring Beauty

Claytonia tuberosa

Physical Characteristics

Claytonia tuberosa is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from April to July, 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 E. Asia - Siberia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Leaves Root Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked[2, 74, 85, 105, 172]. It can be added to soups and stews[257]. It is rather small[172]. Leaves - raw or cooked[172]. A source of vitamins A and C, the leaves can be used as greens[257]. Flowers - raw[172].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known