Dotted saxifrage, Brook Saxifrage, Heart-leaf Saxifrage, Heartleaf Saxifrage
Saxifraga punctata
Family: Saxifragaceae
What it is like
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are at the base. They are kidney shaped and almost round with large teeth. The leaves are dark green above and paler underneath. The flowering stalk is hairy and without leaves. The flowers are small and have 5 white or purple petals. They are in a cluster at the top fo the stem.
There are about 440 Saxifraga species.
Where it is found
It is a cold temperate plant. It grows in rocky, moist, shady areas in the mountains.
Countries/locations it is found in
Alaska, Arctic, Europe, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten with oil and fish or meat.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Leaves are collected before flowering.
Its other names
Local names
Ahzeeahsak, Ahsaycheek