This small white flower with abundant succulent green leaves surrounding it on moist soil is water minerslettuce (Montia chamissoi), a member of the Purslane Family (Portulacaceae). The flowers are only about 1/2 inch wide. The plant is also known as toad lily and spring beauty. What an interesting array of names!
The leaves are abundant, with stems running along the ground and rooting and sprouting occasionally. They reminded me of another member of the Purslane family, a weed found in my garden: common purslane (Portulaca oleracea), to be featured at a later date.
The flower blooms from June to August and from about 6000 to 10,000 feet.For more information about water minerslettuce, click here.
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