Authors
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Marian C. Munro
Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, NS
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Ruth E. Newell
E. C. Smith Herbarium, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
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Nicholas M. Hill
Fernhill Institute, Kentville, Nova Scotia; Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Keywords:
Magnoliophyte, dicots, purslane family, Claytonia, Portulaca, Montia, blinks, puslane, spring beauty, minerslettuce
Abstract
Generally western in North America, there are 500 species worldwide, with only three in Nova Scotia. Small herbs, they are defined by have perfect flowers subtended by two sepals. The stamens vary in number from 3–11. Fruit is a hinged capsule. Photographs provided by Martin Thomas and June Swift.
Author Biographies
Marian C. Munro, Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, NS
Curator of Botany (NSPM)
Ruth E. Newell, E. C. Smith Herbarium, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Curator of the E. C. Smith Herbarium (ACAD)
Nicholas M. Hill, Fernhill Institute, Kentville, Nova Scotia; Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Director; Adjunct Professor
