Miner's lettuce

Claytonia perfoliata

Layer 4 · Herbaceous
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Annual herbaceous plant with tender, succulent leaves, harvested for salads during winter and spring. In the herbaceous layer of a food forest, it covers the ground in shade and self-seeds spontaneously. Prefers cool, moist and shaded locations.

It can be planted now — September is one of the best months.

See which trees Miner's lettuce grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

See the central trees

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Partial shade
Size: Annual herb up to 0.2 m
Mature diameter: 0.15 m
Soils: Loam, Sandy
Climates: Atlantic coast, Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January — Harvest
February — Harvest
March — Harvest
April — Harvest
May
June
July
August
September — Planting
October — Planting
November — Planting
December — Harvest

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The leaves, rich in vitamin C, are edible and are consumed raw in salads or lightly cooked.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.