Tolmie'S Saxifrage
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Tolmie'S Saxifrage
micranthes tolmiei
Tolmie's Saxifrage is a beautiful flowering plant that loves to grow in rocky places. Its tiny white flowers bloom in spring, making it a lovely sight in nature!
Habitat: Rocky slopes and moist, shaded areas, often in forests.
Appearance
The Tolmie'S Saxifrage is a small plant forming low mats of thick, spoon-shaped leaves that are often reddish underneath. It sends up slender, reddish stems topped with clusters of tiny, star-shaped flowers, usually bright white with yellow or pink anthers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSaxifragalesFamilySaxifragaceaeGenusMicranthes
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Its tiny white flowers are like beacons, attracting small mountain flies and insects!
Some people call it 'snowpatch saxifrage' because of its favorite chilly habitat.
The underside of its leaves can show a cool reddish or purplish tint!
You might often find this resilient plant growing right next to melting snow patches!
Special abilities
Ability
Alpine Survivor
Tolmie'S Saxifrage can grow in harsh, cold mountain environments, thanks to its sturdy, low-growing form that withstands strong winds.
Ability
Rock Hugger
Tolmie'S Saxifrage has roots that can wedge into tiny cracks in rocks, helping it find purchase and moisture in barren places.
Ability
Water Saver
Tolmie'S Saxifrage has thick, fleshy leaves that store precious water, helping it survive dry spells in its mountain home.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 2-15 cm
- Spread
- 1-5 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.3-0.7 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid-summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eaten by
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Hoary Marmot
Marmota caligata
Marmots graze on the leaves.
eaten by
American Pika
Ochotona princeps
Pikas collect and store its leaves for winter food.
depends on
Pacific-slope Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Preys on insects that visit the flowers.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
Moss SaxifrageRock Saxifrage
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Tolmie'S Saxifrage?
2-15 cm
How wide does Tolmie'S Saxifrage spread?
1-5 cm
How big are the flowers on Tolmie'S Saxifrage?
0.3-0.7 cm
When does Tolmie'S Saxifrage bloom?
Late spring to mid-summer
Is Tolmie'S Saxifrage edible?
Yes
Is Tolmie'S Saxifrage toxic?
None
What is Tolmie'S Saxifrage's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Tolmie'S Saxifrage pollinated?
Insect
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