Claytonia Species

Indian or Eskimo potato plant

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Scientific Name: Claytonia species

Common Name(s): Eskimo potato, Indian potato, Spring Beauty

Edible: yes

Medicinal: no

Parts Used: root

Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Description: All Claytonia species are somewhat fleshy plants only a few centimeters tall, with showy flowers about 2.5 centimeters across.
Current Rating: 0.0000

Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Habitat and Distribution: Some species are found in rich forests where they are conspicuous before the leaves develop. Western species are found throughout most of the northern United States and in Canada.
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Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Edible Parts: The tubers are edible but you should boil them before eating.
Current Rating: 0.0000

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Eskimo potato | Indian potato | tuber

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