Spring Beauty, Claytonia virginica
Portulacaceae or Purslane Family
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Low plant with long, narrow, untoothed leaves, and a cluster of
5-petaled flowers. Flowers may be white, pink, or
candy-striped. Anthers are pink. One of the earliest
blooming natives in the Park, appearing in March. Very common along the trail on the western slope of the park. The lovely flowers and narrow leaves appearing in early spring are distinctive and unlikely to be confused with anything else in the Park. Carolina Spring Beauty (Claytonia caroliniana) is similar, but is found further north and in the mountains, and is unlikely to be found in the Park.
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