👉 Claytonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Africa and Asia. They are typically small shrubs or trees with a single stem that grows up to 2 meters tall. The leaves are alternate and long, and the flowers are arranged in groups on the stems. Claytonias are known for their ability to form large clusters of blooms when they are flowering. Claytons also have a unique adaptation called "claytonia" which is the