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Saxifraga serpyllifolia
Saxifraga serpyllifolia Pursh
Thymeleaf Saxifrage
Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)
Synonym(s): Hirculus serpyllifolius, Saxifraga serpyllifolia var. purpurea
USDA Symbol: SASE7
USDA Native Status: AK (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Linear , Oblanceolate , Oblong , Spatulate
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Leaf Apex: Obtuse
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Petals rarely purple.
Distribution
USA: AKCanada: BC , NT , NU , YT
Additional resources
USDA: Find Saxifraga serpyllifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Saxifraga serpyllifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Saxifraga serpyllifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff