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Candy Flower

Claytonia sibirica

Candy Flowers are pretty little blooms that look like they are made of candy! They have soft petals and often grow in clusters, making them look like a sweet treat in nature.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Candy Flower has delicate, five-petaled white or pink blossoms, often with darker pink veins, clustered atop slender reddish stems. Its glossy, spoon-shaped green leaves form a basal rosette, distinguishing it from most small wildflowers.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyMontiaceaeGenusClaytonia
Candy Flower
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Candy Flower

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Indigenous peoples traditionally enjoyed the fresh, spinach-like greens of this plant.

Its beautiful petals fold up tight at night, then unfurl with the morning sun!

The tiny seeds are sometimes spread by ants, who carry them to new spots!

This wildflower can pop up through melting snow, being one of the first blooms of spring!

Special abilities

Ability

Quick Growth

Candy Flower can grow and bloom rapidly in spring, helping it capture sunlight before taller plants leaf out.

Ability

Edible Greens

Candy Flower has tender leaves packed with nutrients, making it a valuable food source for various animals and people.

Ability

Shade Dweller

Candy Flower has adaptations to thrive in damp, shady conditions, allowing it to grow where many other plants struggle.

Measurements & details

Height
10-30 cm
Spread
10-20 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1.5 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to early summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

Western bumblebee

Bombus occidentalis

visits flowers for nectar

eaten by

White-tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

grazes on its tender leaves

Traits

Also known as

Siberian Purslane

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before touching or tasting any wild plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Candy Flower?

10-30 cm

How wide does Candy Flower spread?

10-20 cm

How big are the flowers on Candy Flower?

0.5-1.5 cm

When does Candy Flower bloom?

Spring to early summer

Is Candy Flower edible?

Yes

Is Candy Flower toxic?

None

What is Candy Flower's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Candy Flower pollinated?

Insect

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