Carolina spring beauty, Broad-leaved spring beauty
Claytonia caroliniana
Family: Montiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has a deep bulb like corm. There are usually 1-2 leaves at the base. These are 7-15 cm long. The leaves on the stem are opposite. The stems are 25 cm tall. The flowers are 8-12 mm across.
They have also been put in the family Portulacaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in moist rich forests and wetlands. It can grow from low elevations to mountain regions. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The bulbs or corms are cooked and eaten. The stems and leaves are steamed then used as a potherb.
Edible parts
Leaves, roots, tubers