Claytonia sibirica

Claytonia sibirica

''Claytonia sibirica'' is a flowering plant in the family Montiaceae, native to Siberia and western North America. A synonym is ''Montia sibirica''. The plant was introduced into the United Kingdom by the 18th century where it has become very widespread.
A Floral Trio! Three flowers of Claytonia sibirica. Each flower is about a centimetre across. Canada,Claytonia sibirica,Geotagged,Pink Purslane,Siberian Miner’s-lettuce,Spring

Appearance

It is found in moist woods. It is short-lived perennial or annual with hermaphroditic flowers which are protandrous and self-fertile. The numerous fleshy stems form a rosette and the leaves are lanceolate. The flowers are 8-20 mm diameter, with five white, candy-striped, or pink petals, flowering is between February and August.
A Singular Pink Purslane Plant Claytonia sibirica growing very near the ocean in sandy well drained soil. Canada,Claytonia sibirica,Geotagged,Pink Purslane,Siberian Miner’s-lettuce,Spring

Habitat

It is found in moist woods. It is short-lived perennial or annual with hermaphroditic flowers which are protandrous and self-fertile. The numerous fleshy stems form a rosette and the leaves are lanceolate. The flowers are 8-20 mm diameter, with five white, candy-striped, or pink petals, flowering is between February and August.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderCaryophyllales
FamilyMontiaceae
GenusClaytonia
SpeciesC. sibirica
Photographed in
Canada
United States of America