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Spring Beauty
(claytonia lanceolata)
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Form:
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To 6 inches tall. or more stems.
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Leaves:
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Basal and opposite; basal leaves one to several with long
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stalks; opposite leaves two, situated middle of stem, non
stalked, lance shaped 1-3 inches long
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Flowers:
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5 white to pink petals with pink stripes, notched on ends, form
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saucer shape 1/2 to 1 inch diameter.
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Habitat:
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Moist ground of meadows and forests.
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Season:
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Early spring as snow melts.
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