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Claytonia perfoliata Donn ex Willdenow subsp. mexicana (Rydberg) J.M. Miller & K.L. Chambers

Miner's Lettuce

Claytonia perfoliata Donn ex Willdenow subsp. mexicana (Rydberg) J.M. Miller & K.L. Chambers
Claytonia perfoliata Donn ex Willdenow subsp. mexicana (Rydberg) J.M. Miller & K.L. Chambers
Claytonia perfoliata Donn ex Willdenow subsp. mexicana (Rydberg) J.M. Miller & K.L. Chambers
Claytonia perfoliata Donn ex Willdenow subsp. mexicana (Rydberg) J.M. Miller & K.L. Chambers

Life form2, 3: forb, annual
Habitat: near water
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: orbicular perfoliate or lanceolate
leaf surface3: smooth
leaf margin3: entire
Flower color2: white or whitish
Flowering period2: Feb. to May
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Montiaceae (miners lettuce family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Portulacaceae (purslane family)
Synonym(s)1: Montia perfoliata, Montia mexicana
Status: locally common
Locations where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
      Barry M. Goldwater Range

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