Miner's Lettuce
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The picture shows a small white flower growing close to a comparatively larger single round leaf.
Plants are shade resistant. They often grow in clusters in and around forested areas, making them easy to find and identify.
Finding a group of plants means the start of a great salad. They are a good source of Vitamin C and fiber. The Candy Flower (Claytonia sibirica) is a related, edible plant also native to Western states.
© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels