Characteristics
Saxifraga aizoides L.
yellow mountain saxifrage
Calcareous perennially seepy cliffs and ledges. In New York this species is restricted to small isolated north facing cliffs. It often grows in association with Primula mistassinica and Pinguicula vulgaris.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
10
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Native
Threatened-State
FACW (NWPL)
FACW (NWPL NCNE)
S2 (State Rank)
G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Citation
Saxifraga aizoides L.
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Species Distribution Map
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Synonyms
Plant Photos
Photo by: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Jefferson County, NY: 25 June 2022
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Photo by: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Jefferson County, NY: 25 June 2022
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Photo by: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Jefferson County, NY: 25 June 2022
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Photo by: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Jefferson County, NY: 25 June 2022
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Photo By: Kimberly J. Smith. Photo taken: Livingston, NY: 7 June 2011
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Photo By: Kimberly J. Smith. Photo taken: Livingston, NY: 7 June 2011
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Photo By: Troy Weldy. Photo taken: OSWE, NY: 25 June 2004
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