Early Saxifrage (Micranthes virginiensis)

Early Saxifrage
Micranthes virginiensis
(formerly Saxifraga virginiensis)

Early Saxifrage (Micranthes virginiensis) Other common names: Virginia Saxifrage

Other scientific names: Saxifraga virginiensis

French names: Saxifrage de Virginie

Family: Saxifrage Family (Saxifragaceae)

Group: Saxifrages

Flowers: Spring; White; 5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Simple

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 180

Native/Non-native: Native

Photographs: 166 photographs available, of which 6 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Wildflowers ● Saxifrages

Early Saxifrage (Micranthes virginiensis) plant

An Early Saxifrage plan in late April.

Early Saxifrage (Micranthes virginiensis) flowers

Early Saxifrage flowers.

Early Saxifrage (Micranthes virginiensis) flowers

A wasp likes the flowers.

Early Saxifrage (Micranthes virginiensis) plant

An Early Saxifrage plant with multiple flower stalks.

Early Saxifrage (Micranthes virginiensis) basal leaves

Early Saxifrage basal leaves.

Wildflowers ● Saxifrages

Range map for Early Saxifrage (Micranthes virginiensis)

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Early Saxifrage Micranthes virginiensis(formerly Saxifraga virginiensis)

Early Saxifrage
Micranthes virginiensis
(formerly Saxifraga virginiensis)