Winter Purslane.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Annual

Lumière

Partial shade to full shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière moyenne

Arrosage

Tous les 2 à 5 jours

Taille adulte

12 inches

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 6 à 10

Floraison

Late winter to late spring

Entretien

Keep the soil consistently moist to prevent the plant from flowering too early. Watch for wilting during warm spells, as this plant prefers cooler temperatures. If it gets too hot, it will quickly go to seed.

Arrosage

Keep the soil evenly damp but not waterlogged.

Engrais

A light application of balanced liquid fertilizer helps if growth slows down.

Taille

Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage new growth and delay flowering.

Rempotage

As an annual, this plant completes its life cycle in one season and does not require repotting.

Sol

Moist, well draining soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

-10 à 25°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Sécurité

Humains

This plant is non-toxic and widely considered safe to eat.

Enfants

No specific concerns for children, though always supervise foraging activities.

Comestibilité

Ensure you are harvesting from clean areas free of pesticides or animal waste.

Comment l'identifier

• Succulent, fleshy, bright green leaves
• Leaves form a cup around stem
• Small white or pink flowers
• Low growing, spreading habit

Hauteur

0,05 à 0,3m

Envergure

0,1 à 0,25m

Feuilles

bright green, deciduous

Fleurs

white, pink, 0,5 à 1cm

Problèmes courants

• Slugs — Slugs can quickly consume the tender, succulent leaves.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

autumn, early spring

Plant in the shade of taller perennials to keep the soil cool and extend the harvest season.

Bonnes associations

• Dicentra formosa — They share similar requirements for cool, shady woodland conditions.
• Western trillium — They occupy the same woodland floor niche without competing for space.

Espèces similaires

• Calandrinia ciliata — A related succulent plant that shares similar growth habits.

Science

Famille

Montiaceae

Genre

Claytonia

Ordre

Caryophyllales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Western North America

Préservation

It is a common, widespread native plant not currently of conservation concern.

It colonizes disturbed, shady, and moist soils, often acting as a pioneer species in woodland clearings.

Intérêt pour la faune

early season nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

edible salad green, ground cover, wildflower garden

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Can I eat the flowers?

Yes, the flowers are edible and have a similar mild flavor to the leaves.

Why is my plant dying?

It is likely just completing its natural life cycle as the weather warms up.

D'où vient le nom

The genus honors John Clayton, an early American botanist, while the species name refers to the leaf appearing to be pierced by the stem.

Bon à savoir

• It is commonly called miner's lettuce because Gold Rush miners ate it to prevent scurvy.
• The leaves grow directly through the center of a circular bract, which is a unique botanical feature.
• It thrives in cool, moist weather and often disappears once summer heat arrives.

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