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Flower:Candy Flower
Reference:Trip Journal Entry
Family:Purslane
Genus / Species:Montia sibirica
Notes:This plant is also classified as Claytonia sibirica. Other common names are Siberian Miner's Lettuce and Siberian Candy Flower. Candy Flower is a close relative, but not to be confused with Minner's Lettuce, Montia perfoliata, whose upper leaves completely surround the stem.
Photo:

Dimble Hill - - - June 2, 2002

Guide:Wildflowers of the Columbia Gorge by Russ Jolley / Plants of the Pacific Northwest by Pojar & McKinnon / Plants and Animals of the Pacific Northwest by Kozloff