Micranthes ferruginea
Saxifragaceae
Rusty Saxifrage
Rosette of 1–3 in. leaves, tall erect stem. Leaves egg-shaped, fleshy, with coarse sharp teeth near tip. Flower stem rusty-colored, with widely spreading branches, lower bracts with bulblets that make new plantlets. Flower petals oval, 3 upper petals larger, each with 2 yellow to orange spots, 2 lower petals smaller and plain white. Grows in wet banks, rocks, from sea level to subalpine. Some plants have all or most flowers replaced by bulblets.
- Rarity: Locally Common
- Flowering Time: Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
- Flower Form: 5 petals, 2 styles,10 stamens (saxifrage)
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Height: 6–20 inches
- Habitat: Coastal, Subalpine, Vernal Wet, West-side Forest
- Found In: Crater Lake NP, Mt. Rainier NP, N Cascades NP, Olympic NP, Siskiyous, West Gorge
- Native: Yes
- Latin Synonyms: Saxifraga ferruginea
