Spring Beauty
Scientific Name:Claytonia virginica
Common Name Synonyms: Virginia Springbeauty


NOTES: Spring ephemeral, flowers opening only on sunny days. Pink anthers. Root can be consumed raw or cooked like potatoes, having a pleasant nutty flavor. Leaves and stems can be eaten raw or cooked.

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Spring Beauty
Genus species: Claytonia virginica
Common Names: Spring Beauty
Virginia Springbeauty
Family Name: Montiaceae  
Seed Type: Angiosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
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Native
Category:Wildflower
Flower Color:Pink/Red
Identified by:A. Swanson
Months in Bloom:  
The highlighted month(s) in this chart indicate when the plant has been observed blooming.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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