Names and Myths

Saxifraga Latin saxum, a stone frangere to break, also used to break down kidney stones.

micranthidifolia with leaves of Micranthes

Natural history / Folklore

Stems and flower stalks covered with sticky hairs to reduce ant predation on the pollen and nectar.¹⁷ Little recorded use of this plant.⁶

Description

White 6-12 small blossoms per hairy stem. One quarter inch flowers with 5 petals 5 sepals and 10 stamens. Basal leaves. dry rocky woods and ledges.