Wood saxifrage

Saxifraga mertensiana

Physical Characteristics

Saxifraga mertensiana is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

Western N. America - Alaska to California.

Habitats

Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. They are best eaten before the plant flowers[172].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known