3.3K views · 69 reactions | As the snow melts and spring awakens, one of the first wildflowers to emerge is the delicate Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica). This early bloomer provides vital nectar for pollinators just emerging from winter. Look closely to admire its soft pink petals lined with delicate stripes—a sure sign that spring has arrived!  Learn more at wildones.org  #NativePlants #SpringBeauty | Wild Ones | Facebook

1.1K views · 152 reactions | Any tips for propagating: True Spinach Purslane (winter claytonia) @tamarorganics | Sunshine and Green | Facebook

Miner’s Lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata) is also known as Winter Purslane or Indian lettuce. It is native to western North America and commonly grown in home gardens. A nutrient-dense, cold-hardy annual can be grown in zones five and below. The succulent leaves and stems are tasty and reminiscent of spinach and lettuce. The flowers and stems are also edible.Claytonia is considered a wild green and a self-sowing plant, and seeds are dispersed easily due to its dehiscent fruits (mature seed pods/cap

🌱This lovely leafy green is called Miner’s Lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata). It is also known as Winter Purslane or Indian lettuce. Miner’s lettuce is a common wild edible that has been cultivated in home gardens. 🌱Claytonia is a nutrient-dense cold-hardy perennial to USDA zone 6 to 9 (-10 F), but can be grown as annual in the zones 5 and below. 💚The succulent leaves and stems are tasty and has a reminiscent of spinach. The flowers are edible as well.😋 ✅It is considered a wild green and a self