Hitchcock's saxifrage

Micranthes hitchcockiana (Elvander) Brouillet & Gornall

Micranthes hitchcockiana is a species in the Saxifragaceae family, commonly known as Hitchcock's saxifrage. It is native to North America, specifically Oregon. The species was formally described in 2008 by Brouillet and Gornall, reclassifying a previously described taxon by Elvander.

Description

Micranthes hitchcockiana, a member of the Saxifragaceae family, is a plant species native to Oregon in North America. It is known by the common name Hitchcock's saxifrage. The species was first described by Elvander and later reclassified by Brouillet and Gornall in 2008. This reclassification reflects updated taxonomic understanding within the genus Micranthes. The plant is part of a group of Saxifragaceae species that are often found in rocky or alpine habitats. Its occurrence is limited to the Oregon region, where it contributes to the local flora diversity.