''Micranthes virginiensis'', the early saxifrage, or Virginia saxifrage, is a

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native to eastern and central

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Description

Virginia saxifrage is a herbaceous plant that can reach tall.''Saxifraga virginiensis''
a
''2bnTheWild plant database''
/ref> This species flowers in the spring and is usually found growing on rocks, cliffs, or logs. The pubescent stem is thought to deter ground insects, which would be less effective for pollination than flying insects, from reaching its flowers.

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References

* * virginiensis Flora of Northern America Flora of Ontario Plants described in 1803 Flora without expected TNC conservation status {{Saxifragaceae-stub