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Saxifraga oppositifolia
purple saxifrage, twinflowered saxifrage
Specimens
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Distribution: In the Olympic and Cascade mountains of Washington; Alaska south to Oregon, east to the Rocky Mountains; across northern Canada and northeastern U.S.
Habitat: Alpine slopes and rocky outcroppings
Flowers: June-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Apomixis, bees, flies
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Saxifraga oppositifolia L.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 1: 402. 1753.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 1: 402. 1753.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Antiphylla oppositifolia (L.) Fourr.
Infraspecies:
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ssp. oppositifolia – purple mountain saxifrage, purple saxifrage, twinflowered saxifrage
Alaska to Oregon east to Idaho, Montana and Wyoming; in the Olympics and Cascades in Washington and the Wallowas in Oregon
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Saxifraga oppositifolia in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Saxifraga oppositifolia checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Saxifraga oppositifolia information.
E-Flora BC: Saxifraga oppositifolia atlas page.
CalPhotos: Saxifraga oppositifolia photos.
USDA Plants: Saxifraga oppositifolia information.
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