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Micranthes virginiensis 
Summary
Micranthes virginiensis, the early saxifrage,[2][3] or Virginia saxifrage, is a wildflower native to eastern and central North America.[4]
| Early saxifrage | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus: | Micranthes |
| Species: | M. virginiensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Micranthes virginiensis (Michx.) Small
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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Saxifraga virginica Nutt. (1818) | |
Description edit
Virginia saxifrage is a herbaceous plant that can reach 30 cm (12 in) tall.[5] This species flowers in the spring and is usually found growing on rocks, cliffs, or logs. The pubescent stem is thought to deter ground insects, which would be less effective for pollination than flying insects, from reaching its flowers.
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References edit
- Blanchan, Neltje (2002). Wild Flowers: An Aid to Knowledge of our Wild Flowers and their Insect Visitors. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.
- Blanchan, Neltje (2005). Wild Flowers Worth Knowing. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.