Claytonia megarhiza
Montiaceae
Alpine Spring Beauty
Rosette of basal leaves from a thick carrot-like root. Basal leaves spoon-shaped, 1–4 in. long, with wide rounded tips; stem leaves few, narrow. Flowers many, sessile or stalked, with 2 green or reddish sepals and 5 white petals aging to pink. Grows among loose rocks and on talus in alpine.
- Rarity: Rare
- Flowering Time: Mid Summer
- Flower Form: 5 or more petals, leaves often succulent, perslane
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Height: to 3 inches spreading
- Habitat: Alpine
- Found In: N Cascades NP, Wallowas
- Native: Yes
- Latin Synonyms: Claytonia bellidifolia, Claytonia megarhiza var. bellidifolia
