Family: Purslane
Season: early spring

Last Update: 05May98

(01-May-96; 6-Mile Gorge)

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(Apr-97; 6-Mile Gorge; leaves detail)

Spring Beauty

A common very early spring flower that tends to carpet the ground in forests. Small (1/4-1/2"), white flowers with pink stripes - some flowers pinker, some whiter. Paired, narrow or lanceolate (spear-shaped) leaves on somewhat running stems - creeping out of the leaf litter.

A spring favorite, this delicate spring plant blooms early and prolifically. Often braves many frosts - closing at night and opening in sun.