(Bog Saxifrage)
Micranthes oregana, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 3862
Micranthes oregana, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 6716
Micranthes oregana, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 0539
Micranthes oregana, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 3880
Micranthes oregana, North Swan Valley, Summit Co. 6034
Micranthes oregana, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 3879
| 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. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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