| Claytonia virginica L. |
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| Herbarium: | Rhodes College Herbarium (SWMT)Herbarium's Specimen Details Page |
| Family: | Montiaceae |
| Currently Accepted Name: | Claytonia virginica L. |
| Herbarium Name Used: | Claytonia virginica |
| Locality: | United States. Tennessee. Shelby: Maintained field of grass with limited shade; some distance away from mid-sized tree. Close to paved pathway for pedestrian use. A fairly flat area. |
| Description: | Maintained field of grass with limited shade; some distance away from mid-size tree. Close to paved pathway for pedestrian use. A fairly flat area. Alt. 107.7 m. Small herbaceous wildflower; perennial. Round stem with opposite leaves. Two large sepals, small white flowers with 5 petals (pink stripes and a spot of yellow towards the base), 5 stamens (pink), 1 carpel (superior ovary). Some individuals had red stem, in contrast to typical light brown (green/purple mix). |
| Habitat: | Maintained field of grass with limited shade; some distance away from mid-size tree. Close to paved pathway for pedestrian use. A fairly flat area. Alt. 107.7 m. Small herbaceous wildflower; perennial. Round stem with opposite leaves. Two large sepals, small white flowers with 5 petals (pink stripes and a spot of yellow towards the base), 5 stamens (pink), 1 carpel (superior ovary). Some individuals had red stem, in contrast to typical light brown (green/purple mix). |
| Collector: | C. Bush 1 |
| Date: | 29 March 2017 |
| Accession No: | SWMT05539 |
| Plant Atlas Link: | Plant Atlas Citation |