Micranthes virginiensis

Micranthes virginiensis, the early saxifrage,^[2][3] or Virginia saxifrage, is a wildflower native to eastern and central North America.^[4]

Early saxifrage
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Saxifragales
Family:	Saxifragaceae
Genus:	Micranthes
Species:	M. virginiensis
Binomial name
Micranthes virginiensis (Michx.) Small
Synonyms[1]
Saxifraga virginica Nutt. (1818)

Description

Virginia Saxifrage Micranthes virginiensis

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.