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Spring beauty

Claytonia virginica

Photo by drP
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Description:

A member of the purslane family, Portulacaceae. Flowers are about 1.5 cm across. The flowers are streaked with pink, though the color may be very pale or intense. I usually see these in moist woods in early spring. These were in a more open area. The petals were so reflective that it was hard to capture them with my point-and-shoot.The leaves are grass-like in appearance; this distinguishes this species from Carolina spring beauty, with has spatulate leaves.

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Comments (9)

Thanks, Sachin. The flower really deserves its common name.
Thank you, alice.
Thanks, chebeague7!
Thank you, chebeague8 and 10!
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PublishedMarch 18, 2013

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