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Claytonia acutifolia - Pal.

Common Name Bering Sea Spring Beauty
Family Portulacaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Tundra and stony slopes of bald mountains[74]. Marshy ground in moss and lichen tundra and alder and birch thickets, scree and talus of mountain slopes, sea level to 2000 metres[270].
Range Northwestern N. America to Asia in the Arctic circle.
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Weed Potential No
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Moist Soil Full sun
Claytonia acutifolia Bering Sea Spring Beauty


Claytonia acutifolia Bering Sea Spring Beauty

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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

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Synonyms

Habitats

 Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers  Leaves  Root
Edible Uses:

Root - raw or cooked[46, 61, 105]. Large and fleshy[172]. The root was usually eaten with oil[257]. Leaves - raw or cooked[172]. Flowers - raw[172]. A nice decoration in a salad.

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it must be very cold-tolerant and should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a damp peaty lime-free soil and a position in full sun[164].

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Propagation

Seed - surface sow on a peat based compost in spring in a cold frame. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 4 weeks at 10°c[164]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant them out in late spring or early summer after the last expected frosts. Division of offsets in spring or autumn.

Other Names

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Found In

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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