Meadow Saxifrage is a
native
perennial plant of the UK, typically found growing in grassland and meadow, to a mature height of up to 35cm.
Meadow Saxifrage is a fairly short plant, with most of its leaves growing around the base of the plant (hidden from view in long grass). These are broad, fan-shaped to heart-shape, with large, rounded to pointed lobes and hairy edges. The stem leaves are quite different, consisting of only a few long, pointed lobes. Meadow Saxifrage bears its flowers in small clusters at the end of long stems rising above the surrounding vegetation.
Botanic classification and naming: Meadow Saxifrage is a member of the Saxifrage (Saxifragaceae) family. The genus name
'Saxifraga' identifies the plant as a Saxifrage and its species name 'granulata' means 'grain-like nodule'.
Benefits: The Meadow saxifrage attracts Solitary bees and a large number of other pollinator species.
Benefits to wildlife are also indicated with orange icons in the plant profile bar at the top.
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