Miner's Lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata)Named Miner's Lettuce because early miners and settlers on the West Coast used this beautiful little plant as a salad vegetable.
I remember as a child we would look forward to the coming of the Miner's Lettuce - we would put it on OUR salads - and it was good!
I hadn't seen it around for a few years ... at least not much.
But THIS year is different!
It is all over the place!
Including my salad bowl.
This unassuming yet tasty little plant, caught in sun and shadow,
is my submission to
Hey Harriet's Shadow Shot Sunday.
Oh I want to taste it now! Sounds good!
ReplyDeleteNever seen this plant before, very interesting, something I'd definately like to taste if I had the chance. Just popped a few lettuce seeds in an old half barrel. Can't wait for it to come up, there's nothing like growing your own.
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ReplyDeleteMy first time to hear miners lettuce. I would love to try this one, anything green leafy vegetable is healthy. Happy weekdays!
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I grew up picking and eating miner's lettuce, but not in salads. This was in California. It is both pretty and good.
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I have never heard of miners lettuce but this shot makes me want to start my garden.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds good! If I'm ever on the West Coast, I'll look out for this. Thanks for your nice comment on my SS.
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I haven't seen Miner's lettuce since I left CA! I forgot all about it! Thanks for the memory jog!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great capture of these tasty little sprouts! Blessings to you and yours. love and Light, Nina P
ReplyDeleteNice photo with the light coming through the leaves. I've also noticed a lot of it this year. In fact I even had a nibble of some today. It's actually very lettuce-like.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! I'd taste it in a hearbeat. Pretty.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Miner's Lettuce before. Tt looks like it would make a pretty addition to any salad!
ReplyDeleteWhat delicate little sprouts with such delicate shadows...sweet shot!
ReplyDeleteoh, neat! That sounds interesting! Neat picture too!
ReplyDeleteNever seen/heard about this lettuce before. Isn't it great you get free food from the nature - even today! :)
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Never heard of this one, but I bet it packs way more vitamins than most lettuce you buy at market!!!
ReplyDeleteI don't think we have Miner's Lettuce here but it sounds good! Sweet little shadows too. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! Nice shot with the lighting. I've seen it in other years,but have not been out to where it grows this year. And, I had no idea it was edible.
ReplyDeleteHey, Sissy--how funny. Up in the mountains this weekend I took pictures of this very same plant...great minds DO think alike--and this photo fills my eyes.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting about the salad. I'd love to taste it. Great shot!
ReplyDeletePaz
Never heard of this, but it looks like it would be tender. I've had panseys on salad and they're yummers! Cool Shadow Shot.
ReplyDeleteA new plant to me too and it does make fun shadows. With it growing in abundance, you've got plenty reason for some yummy salads.
ReplyDeleteSo nice stopping by to visit with you!
Kindly, ldh
miner's lettuce is my all time favorite green to eat! I have never seen it growing around here, but in California I would count on it as food while backpacking in the spring. Lovely photo.
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of miner's lettuce. Sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. Thanks for visiting my blog. Happy shadow seeking!