Swamp saxifrage
Saxifraga pensylvanica

Family: Saxifragaceae

What it is like

A herb. The leaves are clustered in a ring near the ground. They are bluntly sword shaped. It grows 30-100 cm tall. The flower stalks have greenish-yellow flowers.

There are about 440 Saxifraga species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in swamps and wet meadows.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The young leaves can be added to salads. They can also be lightly cooked for 5-10 minutes.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Micranthes pensylvanica (L.) Haw.; and several others.