Micranthes japonica

Micranthes japonica (Boissieu) Hara is a member of the Saxifragaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the saxifrage family. This species is indigenous to Japan and is part of the genus Micranthes, which includes several alpine and temperate herbs. The species was formally published in 1939 by Hara, who reclassified it from its original description by Boissieu. The plant is adapted to the ecological conditions of its native range and is part of the diverse flora found in Japanese mountain regions.