Claytonia saxosa was created in 1893.
Claytonia umbellata was created in 1871.
Claytonia rubra was created in 1893.
Claytonia cordifolia was created in 1882.
Claytonia megarhiza was created in 1862.
Claytonia parviflora was created in 1832.
Claytonia palustris was created in 1987.
Claytonia nevadensis was created in 1876.
'Spring beauty' is the common name for 'Claytonia virginica'. This wildflower has thick body parts that grow underground and that are called 'tubers'. Tubers look like small potatoes and are considered a delicious, nutritious part of traditional native American meals.
'Claytonia virginica' is the scientific, Latin or binomial name for the Spring beauty wildflower. Its native range is in moist woods and the banks of rivers and streams. So it's a ground cover that knows how to share space with grasses and with woody and herbaceous plants.
Not likely. He received a US patent in 1895. His date of death is not known.http://wiki.answers.com/Q/When_was_Clatonia_Joaquin_Dorticus_alive_and_when_did_she_die#ixzz1m55FRoMF
In Claytonia, commonly known as miner's lettuce, both the leaves and the flowers are edible. The tender leaves can be enjoyed raw in salads or cooked, while the small white flowers add a delicate touch and a subtle flavor. Additionally, the stems are also edible, making the entire plant a versatile option for foraging and culinary use.
It is also called Winter Purslane...of the 'claytonia' family. Common Purslane is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids.