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Claytonia virginica, the Virginia springbeauty, [2] eastern spring beauty, grass-flower [3] narrowleaf springbeauty [1] or fairy spud, is an herbaceous perennial plant in the family Montiaceae. [4] Its native range is eastern North America. [2] Its scientific name honors Colonial Virginian botanist John Clayton (1694–1773).
Claytonia (spring beauty) is a genus of flowering plants native to Asia, North America, and Central America. The vitamin-rich leaves can be eaten raw or cooked, and the tubers can be prepared like potatoes.
The rust grows on the leaves and stems of plants in the Portulacaceae family, including the Carolina spring beauty (Claytonia caroliniana), the Virginia spring beauty or fairy spud (C. virginica), [4] and the lanceleaf springbeauty (Claytonia lanceolata). Other host species include Montia fontana and M. sibirica. [10]
Claytonia caroliniana is a flowering, woodland perennial herb. [5] [4] It grows from March though June and is one of the earliest spring ephemerals. [4]The plant grows from spherical underground tubers in light humus.
Flowering plant bulbs are planted beneath the surface of the earth. The bulbs need some exposure to cold temperatures for 12 to 14 weeks in order to bloom. [1] Flower bulbs are generally planted in the fall in colder climates. The bulbs go dormant in the winter but they continue to absorb water and nutrients from the soil and they develop roots ...
Its typical associates include spring beauty (Claytonia virginica) and cut-leaf tooth wort (Cardamine laciniata).All of these early spring blooming plants are pollinated by solitary bees, and to a lesser extent, flies and honey bees.
Claytonia virginica at Radnor Lake in Tennessee. Clayton explored the Gloucester County region botanically and in 1734 sent many specimens and manuscript descriptions to the English naturalist Mark Catesby, who then sent them on to the Dutch botanist Jan Frederik Gronovius. [8] Clayton would also send work to Gronovius directly. [1]
Plant species of the genus Claytonia — in the family Montiaceae of the Caryophyllales order. Pages in category "Claytonia" The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total.