Cistanthe maritima
(Nutt.) Carolin ex Hershk.
Seaside cistanthe
MontiaceaeLeaves
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves
The leaves are eaten.
Where to Find It
It is a temperate plant.
North America, USA,
Countries: Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Trinidad & Tobago, United States, St Vincent
How to Identify
A herb that grows from seed each year. It has a fleshy taproot. The stems are spreading and 7-25 cm long. The leaves are on the stem. They are oval to spoon shaped and 1-6 cm long.
Names & Synonyms
Caladrinia maritima Nutt.Claytonia maritima (Nutt.) Kuntze
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
