Early saxifraga
Saxifraga virginiensis
Family: Saxifragaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows 10-30 cm high. The leaves are 3-8 cm long. The leaves are fleshy and egg shaped. They have a few teeth. The leaves form a ring at the base of the plant. The flowers are small and white. They are 6 mm across. The fruit is small and pod like. The seeds are small.
The leaves are rich in Vitamin C and other nutrients.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
How it is used for food
The young leaves are used in salads, and also cooked.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Brook saxifraga, Lettuce saxifraga, Mountain lettuce, Purple saxifraga, Red-stemmed saxifraga, Spotted saxifraga, Trifted saxifraga