Heartleaf Saxifrage

Micranthes nelsoniana, commonly known in the Pacific Northwest as heart leafed saxifrage, dotted rockfoil, or brooke saxifrage, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to northwestern North America, northern Asia, and northeastern Europe. It is found in rocky sub-alpine and alpine locations where water is present for at least part of the year. Leaves are edible, with young leaves eaten raw and older leaves cooked. Several subspecies and varieties exist, many of which have their own synonyms.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Heartleaf Saxifrage being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Micranthes porsildiana
• Micranthes odontoloma
• Saxifraga mertensiana
• Micranthes lyallii
• Micranthes purpurascens

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Saxifragales

Family

Saxifragaceae

Genus

Micranthes

Species

Micranthes nelsoniana

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