Micranthes nelsoniana
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus: | Micranthes |
| Species: | M. nelsoniana |
| Binomial name | |
| Micranthes nelsoniana (D.Don) Small[1] | |
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Micranthes nelsoniana, commonly known in the Pacific Northwest as heart leafed saxifrage,[2] dotted rockfoil,[1] or brooke saxifrage,[3] is a perennial herbaceous plant native to northwestern North America, northern Asia, and northeastern Europe.[4] It is found in rocky sub-alpine and alpine locations where water is present for at least part of the year.[3] Leaves are edible, with young leaves eaten raw and older leaves cooked.[3] Several subspecies and varieties exist, many of which have their own synonyms.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 "Micranthes nelsoniana (D.Don) Small". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
- ↑ Pojar, Jim; MacKinnon, Andy (2014). Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast (Revised ed.). Vancouver, BC: Lone Pine Publishing. p. 162. ISBN 978-1-77213-008-9.
- 1 2 3 Benoliel, Doug (1974). Northwest Foraging. Signpost Publishing. p. 29. ISBN 0-913140-13-9.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - 1 2 "Micranthes nelsoniana (D.Don) Small". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 April 2026.