Miner’s Lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata)
Miner’s Lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata)
A mild, succulent salad green with tender leaves, loved for early‑season harvests and perfect for cool, shady spots
🌿 Miner’s Lettuce is a soft, succulent salad green valued for its mild, refreshing flavour and tender, spoon‑shaped leaves. Native to western North America, it thrives in cool, moist, lightly shaded spots. The crisp leaves and delicate stems add a gentle freshness to salads, sandwiches, and light dishes, while the small white flowers bring a charming touch as the plant matures. Easy to grow, fast to establish, and naturally tolerant of cooler weather, Miner’s Lettuce is a rewarding choice for gardeners looking to extend their salad season beyond the usual lettuce window.
🌿 Leaves
The leaves have a mild, fresh, slightly succulent flavour.
• Delicious in spring salads
• Lovely in sandwiches and wraps
• Adds freshness to grain bowls and light dishes
• Can be used as a lettuce substitute
• Best eaten raw for full tenderness
Leaf flavour: mild, fresh, slightly sweet, succulent
🌼 Flowers
The tiny white flowers are edible and lightly sweet.
• Attractive in salads
• Pretty as a garnish
• Add a delicate, springlike touch
Flower flavour: mild, lightly sweet
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