Claytonia perfoliata (Miner's Lettuce)

Claytonia perfoliata, Miner's Lettuce, Rooreh, Indian Lettuce, Winter Purslane

Botanical name: Claytonia perfoliata

Common names: Miner's Lettuce, Rooreh, Indian Lettuce, Winter Purslane

Family: Montiaceae

Origin: North America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersSpice or herb plant

It is an edible, fleshy, herbaceous, annual plant native to the western mountain and coastal regions of North America. The flowers grow above a pair of leaves that are connected together around the stem so as to appear as a single circular leaf. Mature plants form a rosette; they have numerous erect to spreading stems that branch from the base.




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