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Plant Identification => Plant Identification Questions and Answers => Topic started by: t5247rb on July 03, 2016, 10:06:09 PM

Title: This saxifrage looks like Saxifraga cuneifolia but leaf edges smooth
Post by: t5247rb on July 03, 2016, 10:06:09 PM

I spotted this in the Southern Alps in mid June.  It's smaller than Saxifraga cuneifolia.  Anyone have any ideas?

Title: Re: This saxifrage looks like Saxifraga cuneifolia but leaf edges smooth
Post by: Karaba on July 04, 2016, 01:31:26 PM

In which country did you see it ?
In French alps, there is only Saxifraga cuneifolia from this section but in southern alps, ssp. cuneifolia is smaller with few teeth on the leaves border and usually less than 10 flowers. It should be this subspecies.

Title: Re: This saxifrage looks like Saxifraga cuneifolia but leaf edges smooth
Post by: t5247rb on July 04, 2016, 08:25:58 PM

Yes, it was in the Mercantour national park.  Very interesting information about this subspecies.

Thank you!