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A similar plant, spring beauty, is also found in Connecticut. Carolina spring beauty has broader, shorter leaves than spring beauty.

• Family: Purslane (Portulacaceae)
• Habitat: woods, uplands
• Height: 4-12 inches
• Flower size: 1/2 to 3/4 inch across
• Flower color: white striped with pink
• Flowering time: March to May
• Origin: native