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Miner's Lettuce

Claytonia perfoliata

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Notes:

What fascinated me about this spotting was that the stem was growing thru
the center of the leaf.

Species ID Suggestions

Miner's Lettuce

Claytonia perfoliata

kristi_av
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Comments (2)
HemaShah
@ kristi, Thank you so much!! Is aw this in Yosemite National Park which is about 200 miles from here. Will try to taste it next time I am there!
kristi_av
Miner's lettuce is edible, as a bonus. (:

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Wildlife of Yosemite National Park
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PublishedJuly 19, 2011

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