Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gypsophiloides
ID:
609660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 2: 33 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608992

Common Names

  • Claytonia Gypsophiloides
  • Gypsophiloides Claytonia
  • Gypsophiloides Spring Beauty

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Synonyms

  • Montia perfoliata nubigena (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Montia gypsophiloides (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Howell [unknown]
  • Limnia gypsophiloides (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) A.Heller [unknown]

Description

Claytonia gypsophiloides (also called Gypsum Springbeauty, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 20 cm in height. The flowers are white and have five petals. It grows in dry woodlands, meadows, and alpine tundra.

Uses & Benefits

Claytonia gypsophiloides is edible and can be used in salads. It is also known as sand lettuce and is a source of vitamins A and C.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claytonia gypsophiloides has white or pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claytonia gypsophiloides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Claytonia gypsophiloides

Claytonia gypsophiloides can be found in moist, shady woods and meadows in the western United States, from Washington to California.

Claytonia gypsophiloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claytonia gypsophiloides?

Claytonia gypsophiloides

What is the common name of Claytonia gypsophiloides?

Gypsum Springbeauty

What is the natural habitat of Claytonia gypsophiloides?

Meadows, open woods, and grassy slopes

Species in the Montiaceae family

Calandrinia crispisepala, Calandrinia kalanniensis, Calandrinia translucens, Calandrinia acaulis, Calandrinia acuminata, Calandrinia aegialitis, Calandrinia affinis, Calandrinia alba, Calandrinia arenicola, Calandrinia argentea, Calandrinia balonensis, Calandrinia bandurriae, Calandrinia biflora, Calandrinia bracteosa, Calandrinia brevipedata, Calandrinia breweri, Calandrinia caesia, Calandrinia caespitosa, Calandrinia calycotricha, Calandrinia calyptrata, Calandrinia carolinii, Calandrinia ciliata, Calandrinia colchaguensis, Calandrinia compacta, Calandrinia composita, Calandrinia compressa, Calandrinia conferta, Calandrinia corrigioloides, Calandrinia corymbosa, Calandrinia crassifolia, Calandrinia creethae, Calandrinia cygnorum, Calandrinia cylindrica, Calandrinia depressa, Calandrinia dielsii, Calandrinia dipetala, Calandrinia disperma, Calandrinia eremaea, Calandrinia filifolia, Calandrinia galapagosa, Calandrinia glaucopurpurea, Calandrinia gracilis, Calandrinia graminifolia, Calandrinia granulifera, Calandrinia heterophylla, Calandrinia hirtella, Calandrinia involucrata, Calandrinia lancifolia, Calandrinia lehmannii, Calandrinia leucopogon,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2725117: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.