Species
Claytonia perfoliata
Etymology
Claytonia: Named after John Clayton (1693-1773), an American plant collector
perfoliata: From the Latin per 'through' and folia 'leaf', referring to the way the stem appear to pass through the leaf
Common Name(s)
miner's lettuce
Authority
Claytonia perfoliata Donn ex Willd.
Family
Montiaceae (previously Portulaceae)
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
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Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
White
Year Naturalised
1896
Origin
W. North America
Reason For Introduction
Unknown
This page last updated on 12 Aug 2018