Skye Flora

Alpine Saxifrage


Saxifraga nivalis

 

Saxifraga nivalis

Photo © Alastair Ross
(Summer 2003 Ben Lawers)

Rare among rocks in mountains

Flower diameter c 5-8 mm

Skye ID: Leaves all in basal rosettes, purple beneath.  Flowers white often tinged pink, without spots (compare Starry Saxifrage which has two yellow dots)

Other features: Petals pink to purple on the underside.  Flowers in tight heads; other Skye Saxifraga sp have a much looser infloresence.

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Saxifraga nivalis

Photo © Alastair Ross
(Summer 2003 Ben Lawers)

  Saxifraga nivalis

Photo © Alastair Ross
(Summer 2003 Ben Lawers)

     

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