Claytonia Perfoliata, or more commonly know as Miner's Lettuce, is a forb/herb (a forb/herb is a non-woody plant that is not a grass) with green foliage and white flowers of the genus Claytonia. It has a rapid growth rate and a height of 1 feet at maturity. Its duration is annual which means it grows for one season only. It's active growth period is spring, blooms during mid spring, is tolerant of shade and is routinely available commercially. Claytonia Perfoliata or Miner's Lettuce's floral region is North America US Lower 48 and Alaska, specifically in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Montana, New Hampshire, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
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