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The flowers of both Claytonia caroliniana and Claytonia virginica occur in clusters (racemes) of 2-10 at the tip of the stem and are small (1/3-1/2") with long flower stalks. The flowers of both species contain (only) two green sepals; five petals with pinkish-purple stripes on a white background; five stamens with deeply purplish-pink anthers; and a single style that splits into three above its midpoint. The flowers of both species close at night or on cloudy days and nod down; they perk up and reopen when the light increases. The fruit of both species is a three-part, egg-shaped capsule nestled between the two sepals. Each capsule contains 1-6 shiny, black seeds 2-4 mm long which have a coating that attracts ants; the ants carry the seed off to their nests, thus dispersing them.

Claytonia

Claytonia caroliniana

Carolina spring beauty [Blooms: Apr]

Spring beauty flowers occur in a cluster of 2-10 at the tip of the stem. The flowers are small (1/3-1/2") with long flower stalks; they contain (only) two green sepals, five petals with pinkish-purple stripes on a white background, five stamens with deeply purplish-pink anthers, and a single style that splits into three above its midpoint. The flowers close at night and on cloudy days and nod down; they perk up on reopening. The fruit is an three-part, egg-shaped capsule nestled between the two sepals.

Claytonia

Claytonia virginica

spring beauty [Blooms: Apr-May]