Micranthes virginiensis
This species grows exclusively in sandstone canyons along the Ohio River in Hardin County and is currently state endangered.
| Scientific Name: | Micranthes virginiensis |
| Synonym: | Saxifraga virginiensis |
| Family: | Saxifragaceae |
| Common Name: | Early Saxifrage |
| Authority: | (Michx.) Small. |
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| C Value: | 10 |
| Wetness: | FAC- |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 3 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Dioecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
| Flower Shape: | Actinomorphic (radially symmetrical) |
| Flower # of Parts: | 5 |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Basal |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
| Leaf Shape: | Oval (widest at middle) |
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| Leaf Margin: | Toothed |
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| Stem Surface: | Glaucous |
| Trunk/Bark: | N/A |
| Armature: | None |
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| Habitat: | Cliff |
| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Endangered |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |