Collar around stem formed by joined bracts. San Juan Loop Trail, Cleveland National Forest, Riverside Co., CA.3-29-08. © Joan Avise.

Narrow-leaf Miner's Lettuce
(Linear Montia)

Claytonia parviflora ssp. parviflora

Similar to C. perfoliata, growing in many types of moist habitat, in sun or shade.

Compare with Claytonia perfoliata

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Flower with five petals. San Juan Loop Trail, Cleveland National Forest, Riverside Co., CA. 3-29-08. © Joan Avise.

The small flowers have 5 white or pink petals in clusters of up to 40. Distinguished by the lower leaves which are lance-shaped. Flower can be pink or white. Santiago Oaks Regional Park, Orange, CA. 3-6-10. © Joan Avise.

Linear lower leaves; flower buds just emerging. San Juan Loop Trail, Cleveland National Forest, Riverside Co., CA. 3-29-08. © Joan Avise.

Drying plants turn red. San Juan Loop Trail, Cleveland National Forest, Riverside Co., CA. 3-29-08. © Joan Avise.

Bear Cyn. Tr. to 4 Corners, etc., 3-26-15. © Ron Vanderhoff