
Claytonia (perfoliata)
Betty Young Nurseries Sr Manager Bldg 201, Fort Mason San Francisco, California 94123 415-331-6917 415-331-7521 (fax) byoung@ggnpa.org |
Family Scientific Name: | Portulacaceae | ||
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Family Common Name: | Bitterroot Family | ||
Scientific Name: | Claytonia perfoliata Donn. ex Willd. | ||
Common Synonym: | Montia perfoliata (Donn.) | ||
Common Name: | Miner's Lettuce | ||
Species Code: | CLAPER | ||
Ecotype: | Marin County, California | ||
General Distribution: | C. perfoliata is found in many different habitats from Lower California to British Columbia and inland to Alberta and south through the Rocky Mountain states. | ||
Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
Propagation Method: | seed | ||
ProductType: | Container (plug) | ||
Stock Type: | Container Seedling | ||
Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
Target Specifications: | Height: N/A<br> Caliper: N/A<br> Root System: Firm plug in container. | ||
Propagule Collection: |
Seeds are collected between April 4th and July 7th. Mature inflorescences begin to split at maturity. Seeds are disc shaped and shiny black at maturity. |
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Propagule Processing: |
Seed Cleaning:Seeds are rubbed on screens to separate from pods and chaff. Storage Conditions: Seeds are kept dry and stored at room temperature. Seeds/gram: 886 |
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Pre-Planting Treatments: | None required. | ||
Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Fully Controlled Greenhouse. Sowing Method: Direct Seeding. Seeds are sown in containers. |
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References: | A California Flora and Supplement, Munz, P., University of California Press, Berkeley and London, 1973. |
Citation:
Young, Betty. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Claytonia perfoliata Donn. ex Willd. plants Container Seedling; San Francisco, California. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/04/20). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.