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Summary
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.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Plant 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].
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
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Cultivation details
Prefers a damp peaty soil and a position in full sun[1, 164]. Requires a lime-free soil[164].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant 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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Native Range
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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| Claytonia acutifolia | Bering Sea Spring Beauty | Perennial | 0.2 |
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| | LM | N | M | 3 | 0 | |
| Claytonia caroliniana | Broad-Leaved Spring Beauty, Carolina springbeauty | Perennial | 0.1 |
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| | LM | N | M | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Claytonia exigua | Pale Spring Beauty, Serpentine springbeauty | Annual | 0.1 |
0-0
| | LMH | FSN | DM | 2 | 0 | |
| Claytonia lanceolata | Lanceleaf Spring Beauty, Idaho springbeauty, Pacific springbeauty, Peirson's springbeauty | Perennial | 0.2 |
3-8
| | LM | N | M | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Claytonia megarhiza | Alpine Spring Beauty | Perennial | 0.3 |
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| | LM | N | M | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Claytonia parviflora ssp. parviflora | Indian Lettuce | Annual | 0.3 |
4-9
| F | LMH | S | M | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Claytonia perfoliata | Miner's Lettuce | Annual | 0.2 |
6-10
| | LMH | FSN | DM | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Claytonia perfoliata ssp. perfoliata | Miner’s lettuce | Annual | 0.3 |
4-9
| F | LMH | FS | M | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Claytonia rosea | Rosy Springbeauty | Perennial | 0.2 |
3-8
| F | LMH | SN | M | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Claytonia rubra | Redstem Springbeauty | Annual | 0.1 |
4-9
| F | LMH | N | DM | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Claytonia scammaniana | Scamman's Claytonia, Scamman's springbeauty | Perennial | 0.2 |
0-0
| | LM | N | M | 2 | 0 | |
| Claytonia sibirica | Pink Purslane, Siberian springbeauty | Annual/Perennial | 0.2 |
3-7
| | LMH | FSN | DM | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Claytonia umbellata | Great Basin Spring Beauty | Perennial | 0.2 |
3-8
| | LM | N | M | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Claytonia virginica | Spring Beauty, Virginia springbeauty, Hammond's claytonia, Yellow Virginia springbeauty | Perennial | 0.2 |
5-7
| M | LM | S | M | 3 | 1 | |
| Osmunda claytoniana | Interrupted Fern | Fern | 0.5 |
3-7
| | LMH | SN | MWe | 2 | 1 | |
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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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