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Family: Portulacaceae   Purslane Family

Genus: Claytonia   Spring Beauty
Genus of 26 species herbs primarily native to North America, with a few species extending south to Guatemala in Central America, and northwest to northeastern Asia.

Scientific Name: Claytonia virginica L.
Common Name(s): Spring Beauty, Virginia spring beauty, Fairy Spuds, Narrow-leaved spring beauty
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption:

ID: Hrb-CLAVI-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense