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Micranthes micranthidifolia

Micranthes micranthidifolia (Haw.) Small
Micranthes micranthidifolia
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Micranthes micranthidifolia is a species in the Saxifragaceae family, commonly found in wet habitats and mountain streams. It is known by several common names including lettuceleaf saxifrage, branch lettuce, brook lettuce, and bear's lettuce. The species is native to the eastern United States.

Description

Micranthes micranthidifolia (Haw.) Small, described in 1903, is a member of the Saxifragaceae family. It is distributed across Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. This species is typically found in moist environments such as wetlands and along mountain streams. It is recognized by its lettuce-like foliage and is referred to by several common names, including lettuceleaf saxifrage, branch lettuce, brook lettuce, and bear's lettuce.

Distribution

Georgia · Kentucky · Maryland · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Virginia · West Virginia

Synonyms

Leptarrhena micranthaRobertsonia micranthidifoliaSaxifraga nudaSaxifraga wolleanaSaxifraga erosaAulaxis nudaEvaiezoa erosaSaxifraga micranthidifoliaSaxifraga micranthidifoliaSaxifraga gracilisSaxifraga carolinianaAulaxis micranthifolia

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