Claytonia perfoliata
Winter Purslane
- 10-20 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
Winter Purslane
Early/late spring and late autumn in a cold frame or late spring /early autumn in open ground. The seeds should be scattered. A very healthy winter vegetable, which should be harvested before flowering starts. Can also be eaten raw in salads or cooked as spinach.
Characteristics
| Height | 10 - 20 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - June |
| Flower colour | white |
| Growth habit | ascending |
| Hardiness | down to about susceptible to frost |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Claytonia perfoliata |
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| Genus | Claytonia |
| Family | Portulacaceae |
| Common names |
NL: postelein, winter- witte EN: Winter Purslane FR: Claytone de Cuba DE: Winterportulak |