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Siberian miner's lettuce (Claytonia sibirica) is a small, annual or perennial plant native to cooler regions across North America and Asia, including Alaska, British Columbia, California, Kamchatka, and parts of the western United States such as Oregon and Washington. Siberian miner's lettuce (Latin: Claytonia sibirica) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Siberian miner's lettuce is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Siberian miner's lettuce is a member native to ASK, ALU, BRC, CAL, IDA, and KAM. Siberian miner's lettuce thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Siberian miner's lettuce grows best in USDA zone 3-7, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, dry, moist water, and annual, perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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