Spiked saxifrage
Micranthes spicata

Family: Saxifragaceae

What it is like

A herb that keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are kidney shaped or oval. They are 8 cm across and have teeth at the edge. The leaf stalks are 18 cm long. The flowers are in clusters at the top of long stalks. Each flower has 5 yellow petals.

There are about 440 Saxifraga species.

Where it is found

It is a cold temperate plant. It grows in moist rocky places along streams and roadsides.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten in salads. They are also eaten with seal oil. The very young stems can be eaten. They are picked before flowering.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Muchuktulak

Synonyms

Saxifraga spicata D. Don;