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| Scientific Name | Micranthes odontoloma (Saxifraga odontoloma) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SAOD2 |
| Common Name | Brook Saxifrage | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 517096 |
| Family | Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (7500 to 13000 ft). Wet areas in meadows, bogs, near steams. Plant: Slender, delicate perennial up to 20 inches tall, leafless stem. Leaves: Basal, blades more or less circular, 2 to 4 inches across with cordate base and indented or toothed edges; petiole 1 to 12 inches long. Inflorescence: Ten or more small flowers in a loose panicle, each with a red calyx, 5 white petals and 10 white stamens with anthers turning red or orange. Bloom Period: July to September. References: "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel, "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and "A Field Guide to Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains" by Carl Schreier. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
| Scientific Name | Micranthes oregana (Saxifraga oregana) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SAOR2 |
| Common Name | Bog Saxifrage | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 517097 |
| Family | Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (9000 to 13500 ft). Wet areas in meadows, stream banks. Plant: Erect, stout perennial up to 12 to 18 inches tall, sticky, hairy, leafless stem. Leaves: Basal linear to oblanceolate leaves 2 to 9 inches long, fleshy, bright green, toothed edges; surfaces smooth to slightly hairy. Inflorescence: Many (30 to 50) small flowers in a cylindrical or conical cluster (thyrse), each about 1/2-inch across with 5 white oval petals, 5 pointed, reflexed (bent back) sepals. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and SEINet. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Colorado Status: Native |
| Scientific Name | Micranthes rhomboidea (Saxifraga rhomboidea) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SARH2 |
| Common Name | Snowball Saxifrage, Diamondleaf Saxifrage | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 517099 |
| Family | Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (5000 to 14000 ft). Open, disturbed areas, meadows rocky slopes. Plant: Erect, perennial up to 12 inches tall, sticky, hairy, leafless stem. Leaves: Basal ovate to triangular-shaped leaves, 1/2 to 1-1/2 inches long, fleshy with toothed edges. Inflorescence: Many (10 to 40) small cup-shaped blossoms in ball-shaped clusters about 1-inch across, each blossom with 5 white petals and green sepals; white stamens with yellow anthers. Bloom Period: April to September. References: "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel, "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and SEINet. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Colorado Status: Native |
