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Russethair Saxifrage

Micranthes ferruginea

Russethair Saxifrage is a small, pretty plant that loves to grow in rocky places. It has soft, fuzzy leaves and tiny flowers that can brighten up the mountainside.

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The Russethair Saxifrage has a rosette of somewhat fleshy, spoon-shaped green leaves often tinged red. Its stems are covered in distinctive rusty-red hairs, giving it its name. Small white or cream-colored flowers bloom in clusters atop the hairy stalks.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSaxifragalesFamilySaxifragaceaeGenusMicranthes
Russethair Saxifrage
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Russethair Saxifrage

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It can survive extreme cold and strong winds high up in the mountains.

Its Latin name means "iron-colored rock-breaker," due to its rusty hairs and rocky habitat.

Its tiny seeds can travel far on the wind to find new rocky homes.

This plant often helps break down rocks over time, slowly forming new soil!

Special abilities

Ability

Fuzzy Shield

Russethair Saxifrage has dense reddish hairs that insulate it from cold and strong winds in its mountain home.

Ability

Rock Gripper

Russethair Saxifrage can anchor its roots into tiny rock crevices, helping it grow where other plants cannot.

Measurements & details

Height
5-20 cm
Spread
5-15 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1.5 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to late summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Two-form Bumblebee

Bombus bifarius

Collects nectar and pollen

eaten by

American Pika

Pika princeps

Harvests plants for winter food stores

eaten by

Hoary Marmot

Marmota caligata

Feeds on various alpine plants

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Do not touch plants without asking an adult, as some may not be safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Russethair Saxifrage?

5-20 cm

How wide does Russethair Saxifrage spread?

5-15 cm

How big are the flowers on Russethair Saxifrage?

0.5-1.5 cm

When does Russethair Saxifrage bloom?

Late spring to late summer

Is Russethair Saxifrage edible?

Yes

Is Russethair Saxifrage toxic?

None

What is Russethair Saxifrage's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Russethair Saxifrage pollinated?

Insect

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