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Micranthes nidifica

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Saxifragaceae

Scientific name
  
Saxifraga nidifica

Order
  
Saxifragales

Genus
  
Micranthes

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Micranthes aprica, Micranthes odontoloma, Micranthes integrifolia, Micranthes oregana, Micranthes bryophora

Micranthes nidifica is a species of saxifrage known by the common name peak saxifrage. It is native to the northwestern United States, where it grows in moist habitat, often in mountainous areas. It is a perennial herb growing from a caudex and system of rhizomes and producing a basal rosette of leaves. Each leaf is up to 10 centimeters long with a smooth-edged or minutely toothed blade on a thin petiole. The inflorescence arises on a peduncle up to half a meter tall and bears clusters of flowers with white petals.

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Micranthes nidifica Wikipedia