Flowers Growing at Our Home

Miner's Lettuce

Montia perfolista Miner's Lettuce sprawls across the forest duff in dry woodlands. It occurs throughout most of the western states. It inhabits a variety of places from the coast and valley bottoms to forested mountains. We have spots of these delicate edible plants in our woodlands and flower beds. The succulent leaves can be eaten cooked or raw, like any other green. Mixed with other raw vegetables, it makes an excellent salad.