Miner's Lettuce is the common name of Claytonia perfoliata species, from Portulacaceae family.
Also known as: winter purslane, spring beauty, indian lettuce.
Miner's lettuce flower
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Features of Miner's Lettuce
Zone 1. Height to 16 inches. Annual.
upright stem.
crisp, fleshy, round, saucer-shaped leaf.
clustered, small, white flower in spring and summer.
Growing Miner's Lettuce
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light shade
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- protection: Use cold-frame for protection during severe winter.
A native of North America, the leafy green was a source of vitamin C for the early settlers.
And prospectors during the California Gold Rush also ate the wild plant to prevent scurvy, hence the name miner's lettuce.
Although the taste is quite bland, miner's lettuce can survive near-freezing temperatures, making it a suitable salad ingredient in winter time.
Using Miner's Lettuce
Culinary
Salad
A mild and fresh taste, and high in vitamin C. It is a good salad herb during wintertime. (Use leaf, flower)
Vegetable
Stir fry with other vegetables. (Use leaf, flower)
Household
Gardening
Grow as an edging plant for your garden. (Use leaf, flower)
Notes
Miner's Lettuce can tolerate cold weather, and makes a good salad herb in winters.
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