Meadow Saxifrage
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Meadow Saxifrage
Saxifraga granulata
Meadow Saxifrage is a pretty flower that grows in meadows and grassy places. It has lovely white flowers that can brighten up any field and attract friendly insects like bees.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Meadow Saxifrage has delicate white, star-shaped flowers with five petals, often blooming in clusters. Its basal leaves are kidney-shaped and slightly toothed, forming a rosette. Slender, often reddish stems rise above, carrying sparse leaves.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSaxifragalesFamilySaxifragaceaeGenusSaxifraga
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient herbalists used Meadow Saxifrage to treat kidney stones, thinking it 'broke' them like rocks!
Its scientific name 'Saxifraga' means 'rock-breaker' because it often grows in rocky cracks!
Look closely at its five white petals; they often have tiny, elegant green or yellow spots near the base!
The tiny plantlets (bulbils) on its stem can look like little green beads ready to sprout!
Special abilities
Ability
Bulbil Power
Meadow Saxifrage can grow tiny plant clones called bulbils on its stem, helping it spread easily without needing seeds.
Ability
Rock Gripper
Its strong root system allows Meadow Saxifrage to cling and thrive in shallow, rocky soil where other plants struggle.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-50 cm
- Spread
- 10-20 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring-Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honeybee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Common Carder Bee
Bombus pascuorum
visits flowers for nectar
pollinates
Large White butterfly
Pieris brassicae
sips nectar from blossoms
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Biennial
Biennial plants complete their life cycle over two growing seasons, typically forming foliage in the first year and flowering/seeding in the second.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Meadow Saxifrage?
10-50 cm
How wide does Meadow Saxifrage spread?
10-20 cm
How big are the flowers on Meadow Saxifrage?
1-1.5 cm
When does Meadow Saxifrage bloom?
Spring-Summer
Is Meadow Saxifrage edible?
Yes
Is Meadow Saxifrage toxic?
None
What is Meadow Saxifrage's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Meadow Saxifrage pollinated?
Insect
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