Swamp Saxifrage

micranthes pensylvanica

Swamp Saxifrage, Micranthes pensylvanica, is a resilient herbaceous perennial belonging to the Saxifrage family. This fascinating plant thrives in challenging wetland environments across eastern North America, where it plays an important ecological role. Known for its ability to grow in saturated, often nutrient-poor, and sometimes acidic soils, it stands as a testament to adaptation. Its early spring bloom provides a vital nectar source for early emerging pollinators, signaling the awakening of the wetland ecosystem. Despite its somewhat unassuming appearance, the Swamp Saxifrage is a crucial component of its unique bog and fen habitats.

生息地: Found predominantly in various wetland habitats, including bogs, fens, swamps, wet meadows, sedge hummocks, and along stream banks in cool, perpetually moist to saturated soils.

外見

This plant forms a basal rosette of large, oblong to spatulate leaves, typically 10-30 cm long, with irregular, wavy-toothed margins and often a slightly wrinkled texture; they are generally dark green. From the center of this rosette emerges a tall, leafless flower stalk, reaching 30-90 cm in height, which is usually glandular-hairy and purplish-green. The inflorescence is a narrow, elongated panicle composed of numerous small, greenish-white to yellowish-green flowers, each with five petals and ten stamens, giving the overall bloom a somewhat fuzzy or frothy appearance.

界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Saxifragales科Saxifragaceae属Micranthes

Swamp Saxifrage

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Its genus name "Micranthes" means "small flower," referring to its numerous, though individually tiny, blossoms.

Its hairy stems are often covered in sticky glandular hairs, which may deter small crawling insects or aid in water retention.

Swamp Saxifrage is an indicator species for certain types of high-quality wetlands, meaning its presence often indicates a healthy and undisturbed ecosystem.

The species name "pensylvanica" refers to Pennsylvania, one of the states where it was first documented or is prominently found.

特殊能力

It possesses specialized root systems that tolerate anaerobic (low oxygen) conditions common in saturated soils, allowing it to thrive where many other plants cannot.

As an early spring bloomer, it is well-adapted to cooler temperatures and can emerge and flower even when frost is still a threat, providing early resources for pollinators.

It propagates effectively through short, thick rhizomes, enabling it to form colonies and persist in its specific wetland niches, even if individual plants are disturbed.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 30-90 cm
体重: 0.05-0.2 kg
寿命: 3-10 年
一度の産卵数: 100-5000

食性と食事

Swamp Saxifrage produces its own food through photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy. It absorbs essential nutrients and water from the saturated, organic-rich soils of its wetland habitat.

主な食物

Sunlight
Water
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Potassium

採餌方法

Foraging (nutrient Absorption)

生態系とのつながり

pollinated by

Small Flies

various Brachycera

Pollination

pollinated by

Early Spring Bees

various Apidae/Halictidae

Pollination

eaten by

White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Herbivory

habitat associate

Sphagnum Moss

Sphagnum spp.

Habitat interaction

特徴

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別名

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安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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よくある質問

Swamp Saxifrageを見分けるには？

Swamp Saxifrageを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Swamp Saxifrageの長さは何ですか？

30-90 cm

Swamp Saxifrageの体重は何ですか？

0.05-0.2 kg

Swamp Saxifrageの寿命は何ですか？

3-10 年

Swamp Saxifrageは何を食べますか？

Swamp Saxifrage produces its own food through photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy. It absorbs essential nutrients and water from the saturated, organic-rich soils of its wetland habitat.

Swamp Saxifrageは通常どこに生息していますか？

Found predominantly in various wetland habitats, including bogs, fens, swamps, wet meadows, sedge hummocks, and along stream banks in cool, perpetually moist to saturated soils.

Swamp Saxifrageはどのように狩りをしますか？

Foraging (nutrient Absorption)

Swamp Saxifrageの一度の産卵数は何ですか？

100-5000