Saxifraga tricuspidata
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Three toothed saxifrage
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Description
A cold temperate herb in the Saxifragaceae family. The flowers and leaves are edible, with flowers eaten fresh and leaves used for tea.
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Edible Uses
The flowers are eaten fresh, and leaves are used to make tea.
Traditional Uses
The flowers are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a cold temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Alaska, Arctic, North America, USA,
References (1)
- Mullory, C. & Aitken, S., 2012, Common Plants of Nunavut. Inhabit Media p 70
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