Spring Beauty ( Claytonia perfoliata )

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Family Purslane Portulaceae

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Annual introduced from N America; now widely naturalised, is a short hairless anual with leaves pointed oval Basal leaves oval and stalked. Flowering stems with fused pair of perfoliate leaves. White, 5-petalled 5mm diameter flowers appear April­July in loose spikes. Favours dry, sandy soil. Height up to 30 cm