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Saxifraga cortusaefolia is a perennial herb that grows
on damp cliffs in mountainous regions. Radical leaves are in
clusters, with 5-15cm long petioles; the blades are circular,
kidney-shaped, 5-15cm long, 4-10cm in width, cleft into 7-11, with
bases cordate and sparse hairs throughout. Scapes measure 10-15cm in
height, and many flowers are in close inflorescences. The white
petals are 5 in number, the upper three are small, and the lower two
are long, oblong-shaped, 1.2-2.5cm long. There are 10 stamens, and
the anthers are orange-yellow. Bloom time: September-November. |