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Micranthes oregana

Saxifragaceae

Oregon Saxifrage

Micranthes oregana
Rosette of leaves, tall erect stem. Leaves linear to widely egg-shaped, 3–10 in., base tapering into petiole, entire to sharply toothed. Flower stem more than 12 in. tall, leafless. Inflorescence consists of clusters of small white flowers along stem, dense at top. Flower sepals reflexed back, petals oval. Grows in bogs, marshes, wet meadows, streambanks, at low to high elevations.

  • Rarity: Locally Common
  • Flowering Time: Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
  • Flower Form: 5 Petals-Many Stamens
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Height: 1–3 feet
  • Habitat: Bog/Fen/Wetland, Meadow, Moist Riverbanks
  • Found In: N Cascades NP, Steens, West Gorge
  • Native: Yes
  • Latin Synonyms: Saxifraga oregana

Map of where Micranthes oregana is found