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Mountain Saxifrage

Saxifraga michauxii

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Field Notes

Description:

Native to southeastern North America, Saxifraga michauxii grows up to 18 inches (45 cm) tall, has coarse leaves, and white petals of slightly different sizes, spotted with yellow.

Notes:

Spotted growing at a nearly upside down angle from a rock overhang near the stairs to suspended bridge at Tallulah Gorge State Park

Add'l info:
http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=SAMI5

Reference Links:

Michaux's Saxifrage - Saxifraga michauxii - Overview, Saxifraga, Saxifraga michauxii

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