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Micranthes (Micranthes)
Micranthes are a genus of small, flowering herbs that have evolved to survive in Alpine and Arctic habitats that are too cold for most other wildflowers. Typically, these species have tiny, hairy, low-growing leaves that look similar to moss until the plant produces small daisy-like flowers during the warmer months. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Micranthes
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Attributes of Micranthes
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Micranthes
How to Grow and Care for Micranthes
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Micranthes is a genus of plants that requires moderate maintenance. It prefers partially shaded areas, and consistent watering which should be adjusted to prevent soil-saturation. This genus thrives well in cool, humid environments, with a preference for well-drained, humus-rich soil. Common challenges involve dealing with occasional pests like aphids and diseases such as leaf spot. Seasonal changes may necessitate reduced watering during wetter months and additional shading during hot weather. Micranthes' appearance can significantly vary across seasons, with flowers blooming typically in spring.
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8 most common species：
Early Saxifrage
Early Saxifrage (Micranthes virginiensis) is an herbaceous perennial that blooms from spring to summer with clusters of white flowers. Fruit develops after flowering and is a green to purple capsule that contains numerous tiny seeds. It is commonly found growing along stream banks and rocky slopes.
Starry saxifrage
Starry saxifrage is an unusual flower with white petals and yellow markings. A red center with red anthers makes this flower stand out. It is native to the colder regions of Europe and Ireland.
Brook saxifrage
Brook saxifrage (Micranthes odontoloma) is a flowering plant that is native to most places in North America. This species grows in moist habitats, as implied in its common name. Its flowers have unique white petals with teardrop shapes.
Michaux's saxifrage
Michaux's saxifrage is a small, flowering perennial. This plant is believed to have migrated to the Appalachian mountains from the north. It is usually found growing on boulders at higher elevations.
Oregon saxifrage
This perennial herb naturally occurs in the mountain regions of western North America, at the elevation of 1000 to 2500 m above sea level. Oregon saxifrage is usually found in rocky terrain, along streams, and in wet meadows.
Rusty-hair saxifrage
Rusty-hair saxifrage (*Micranthes ferruginea*) is a flowering perennial herb that is found in western North America. It grows in moist rocky areas, and it blooms throughout summer. Each flower has spade-shaped white petals, the upper of which contain distinctive small yellow dots near the center.
Wholeleaf saxifrage
Wholeleaf saxifrage (Micranthes integrifolia) is a five-petaled flower that prefers wetland areas. You are most likely to see it growing wild when its white flowers are in bloom from mid-spring to early summer. This wildflower is sometimes grown ornamentally, often in rock gardens because of its tolerance of poor soils.
Tolmie's saxifrage
Tolmie's saxifrage is a mat-forming mountain plant that likes to grow in alpine meadows. It is most easily identified by its summer-blooming daisy-like flowers. The plant's specific scientific name tolmiei is in honor of Dr. William Fraser Tolmie (1812–1886) who found it while climbing Mt. Rainier in Washington state.
All Species of Micranthes
Early Saxifrage
Early Saxifrage
Early Saxifrage (Micranthes virginiensis) is an herbaceous perennial that blooms from spring to summer with clusters of white flowers. Fruit develops after flowering and is a green to purple capsule that contains numerous tiny seeds. It is commonly found growing along stream banks and rocky slopes.
Starry saxifrage
Starry saxifrage
Starry saxifrage is an unusual flower with white petals and yellow markings. A red center with red anthers makes this flower stand out. It is native to the colder regions of Europe and Ireland.
Brook saxifrage
Brook saxifrage
Brook saxifrage (Micranthes odontoloma) is a flowering plant that is native to most places in North America. This species grows in moist habitats, as implied in its common name. Its flowers have unique white petals with teardrop shapes.
Michaux's saxifrage
Michaux's saxifrage
Michaux's saxifrage is a small, flowering perennial. This plant is believed to have migrated to the Appalachian mountains from the north. It is usually found growing on boulders at higher elevations.
Oregon saxifrage
Oregon saxifrage
This perennial herb naturally occurs in the mountain regions of western North America, at the elevation of 1000 to 2500 m above sea level. Oregon saxifrage is usually found in rocky terrain, along streams, and in wet meadows.
Rusty-hair saxifrage
Rusty-hair saxifrage
Rusty-hair saxifrage (*Micranthes ferruginea*) is a flowering perennial herb that is found in western North America. It grows in moist rocky areas, and it blooms throughout summer. Each flower has spade-shaped white petals, the upper of which contain distinctive small yellow dots near the center.
Wholeleaf saxifrage
Wholeleaf saxifrage
Wholeleaf saxifrage (Micranthes integrifolia) is a five-petaled flower that prefers wetland areas. You are most likely to see it growing wild when its white flowers are in bloom from mid-spring to early summer. This wildflower is sometimes grown ornamentally, often in rock gardens because of its tolerance of poor soils.
Tolmie's saxifrage
Tolmie's saxifrage
Tolmie's saxifrage is a mat-forming mountain plant that likes to grow in alpine meadows. It is most easily identified by its summer-blooming daisy-like flowers. The plant's specific scientific name tolmiei is in honor of Dr. William Fraser Tolmie (1812–1886) who found it while climbing Mt. Rainier in Washington state.
Micranthes fusca
Micranthes fusca
Micranthes fusca is a hardy perennial that thrives in the rocky, moist environments often found at higher elevations. Recognizable by its slender stems and dark, reddish-bronze leaves, this plant produces small, star-shaped white flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. Its robust nature enables it to withstand cold climates, making it a resilient addition to alpine gardens.
Lettuceleaf saxifrage
Lettuceleaf saxifrage
Micranthes micranthidifolia is a member of the Saxifrage family with the common names lettuceleaf saxifrage, branch lettuce and brook lettuce. It grows in wet areas and mountain streams.
Micranthes gormanii
Micranthes gormanii
Micranthes gormanii is a perennial herb typically found in alpine and subalpine zones, showcasing rosettes of green, thick leaves. Its flower stalks rise above the foliage, graced with small white flowers that have red or purple specks. Adaptable to harsh, rocky environments, micranthes gormanii thrives in cold, moist soils, often on north-facing slopes where snow persists.
California saxifrage
California saxifrage
Micranthes californica is native to much of California as well as southern Oregon and northern Baja California. It produces a small gray-green basal rosette of thick toothed oval leaves up to 10 cm long. Each flower has 5 green to reddish sepals , 5 small white petals, and 10 stamens at the center.
Queen charlotte islands saxifrage
Queen charlotte islands saxifrage
Queen charlotte islands saxifrage is characterized by its clump-forming habit and stunning star-shaped white flowers that bloom atop leafless stalks. The foliage forms a rosette at the base, with toothed, oval-shaped leaves. Thriving in moist, rocky alpine environments, queen charlotte islands saxifrage's hardy nature allows it to withstand the harsh conditions typical of high elevations.
Bud saxifrage
Bud saxifrage
Bud saxifrage is a perennial herb typically found in moist, shady habitats. It displays a cluster of basal leaves that are rounded and often toothed, along with slender stalks topped with small, star-shaped white flowers. The blooms carry the distinctive trait of emerging from a moss-like base, giving the plant a delicate, ethereal appearance. This combination of leaf shape and unique floral arrangement makes bud saxifrage both a charming and identifiable species within its native environment.
Red-wool saxifrage
Red-wool saxifrage
Red-wool saxifrage is a hardy perennial herb known for its stunning red stems, which stand out against the rocky alpine terrains it favors. Its leaves form a basal rosette pattern, with each leaf narrowly spatulate to oblately orbicular. The small, star-shaped white flowers cluster on top, blooming in defiance of the harsh, high-elevation climate. This plant's rugged beauty captures the essence of its mountainous home.
Micranthes merkii
Micranthes merkii
Micranthes merkii is a perennial herb with a distinctive rosette of basal leaves, often found clinging to the rocky alpine terrains it prefers. The leaves of micranthes merkii are thick and succulent, adapted to conserve water in its high elevation environments. In bloom, it sports a tall stalk with small, star-shaped white flowers that emerge above the foliage, signaling its resilience and adaptation to its rugged habitat.
Sierra saxifrage
Sierra saxifrage
Sierra saxifrage is a resilient alpine perennial that flourishes in rocky, open terrain often exposed to bright sunlight. It features a basal rosette of thick, spoon-shaped leaves, designed to endure harsh conditions. In bloom, sierra saxifrage boasts a distinctive spike of dainty, star-shaped white flowers, each with a subtle, greenish-yellow center, which serve as a beacon to pollinators in its sparse mountain habitat.
Western saxifrage
Western saxifrage
Western saxifrage is a resilient perennial herb thriving in the damp, rocky terrains of western North America. It stands out with its cluster of dainty white flowers atop a leafless stalk, while rosettes of thick, succulent leaves hug the ground. These adaptive features equip western saxifrage to conserve water and endure the challenges of its alpine and subalpine habitats.
Pennsylvania saxifrage
Pennsylvania saxifrage
Pennsylvania saxifrage typically thrives in cool, damp woodland habitats, its low-growing foliage hugging the ground. This perennial's most noticeable feature is the rosette of smooth, basal leaves from which rises a slender stalk topped with small, star-shaped white flowers in spring. Its unassuming presence belies a resilience suited to the temperate climates of Eastern North America.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Micranthes
Micranthes
Micranthes are a genus of small, flowering herbs that have evolved to survive in Alpine and Arctic habitats that are too cold for most other wildflowers. Typically, these species have tiny, hairy, low-growing leaves that look similar to moss until the plant produces small daisy-like flowers during the warmer months.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Micranthes
Feedback
Attributes of Micranthes
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Micranthes
How to Grow and Care for Micranthes
Feedback
Micranthes is a genus of plants that requires moderate maintenance. It prefers partially shaded areas, and consistent watering which should be adjusted to prevent soil-saturation. This genus thrives well in cool, humid environments, with a preference for well-drained, humus-rich soil. Common challenges involve dealing with occasional pests like aphids and diseases such as leaf spot. Seasonal changes may necessitate reduced watering during wetter months and additional shading during hot weather. Micranthes' appearance can significantly vary across seasons, with flowers blooming typically in spring.
Exploring the Micranthes Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Early Saxifrage
Early Saxifrage (Micranthes virginiensis) is an herbaceous perennial that blooms from spring to summer with clusters of white flowers. Fruit develops after flowering and is a green to purple capsule that contains numerous tiny seeds. It is commonly found growing along stream banks and rocky slopes.
Starry saxifrage
Starry saxifrage is an unusual flower with white petals and yellow markings. A red center with red anthers makes this flower stand out. It is native to the colder regions of Europe and Ireland.
Brook saxifrage
Brook saxifrage (Micranthes odontoloma) is a flowering plant that is native to most places in North America. This species grows in moist habitats, as implied in its common name. Its flowers have unique white petals with teardrop shapes.
Michaux's saxifrage
Michaux's saxifrage is a small, flowering perennial. This plant is believed to have migrated to the Appalachian mountains from the north. It is usually found growing on boulders at higher elevations.
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All Species of Micranthes
Early Saxifrage
Starry saxifrage
Brook saxifrage
Michaux's saxifrage
Oregon saxifrage
Rusty-hair saxifrage
Wholeleaf saxifrage
Tolmie's saxifrage
Micranthes fusca
Lettuceleaf saxifrage
Micranthes gormanii
California saxifrage
Queen charlotte islands saxifrage
Bud saxifrage
Red-wool saxifrage
Micranthes merkii
Sierra saxifrage
Western saxifrage
Pennsylvania saxifrage
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
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